Question

A set of 3 nonzero whole numbers that form the sides of a right triangle are called a Pythagorean ___.

Answer 1

A set of 3 nonzero whole numbers say (a,b,c) that form the sides of a right triangle and follow the pythagorous theorem

`a^2+b^2=c^2\\`

are called a Pythagorean Triple

The example of Pythagorean Triplet are

(3,4,5), (5,12,13) ,(8,15,17), etc.

Hence

A set of 3 nonzero whole numbers that form the sides of a right triangle are called a Pythagorean Triple.