Register
Is 9, 21, 23 a pythagorean triple?
2.7k views
4 votes
Is 9, 21, 23 a pythagorean triple?

User Gregkerzhner
by
3.2k points

2 Answers

7 votes

Answer:

Explanation:

No it is not because it's not even a right triangle

User Dave Ranjan
by
3.7k points
9 votes

Answer:

No, they are not Pythagorean triple

Explanation:

Pythagorean's theorem,

Hypotenuse² = base² + altitude²

23² = 21² + 9²

529 = 441 + 81

529 ≠ 522

As 9 , 21 , 23 doesn't satisfies Pythagorean theorem, they are not Pythagorean triple

User Matteo Pasini
by
3.6k points
Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

3.4m questions

4.3m answers

Other Questions

A study was completed in Florida. In southern Florida, the study involved 3,000 patients; 54% of them experienced flulike symptoms during the same month. The study had a margin of error of 1.8%. What does
Can someone help me plz I have to Turn 27/9 in simplest
The sanchez family goes out for dinner, and the price of the meals is $60. The sales tax on the Meals is 7 percent, and they also want to leave a 15 percent tip. What is the total cost of the meal? Analyze
Simplify: 10 ÷ [(5 + 2) − 5]
A survey of 539 adults aged 18-24 year olds was conducted in which they were asked what they did last Friday night. It found: 189 watched TV 163 hung out with friends 29 watched TV and ate pizza, but did
Link Copied!