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Leon states that 21, 28, 35 is a Pythagorean triple because the lengths found in step 2 form a Pythagorean triple. Which explains whether or not Leon is correct?

User Tpschmidt
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Answer:

the correct answer is A

Explanation:

Leon is correct because the lengths found in step 2 form a Pythagorean triple

I also took the unit test and got a 100%

User Jose M Lechon
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I don't know what 'step 2' is

a² + b² = c²

a = 21² = 441
b = 28² = 784
c = 35² = 1225

441 + 784 = 1225

Leon is correct
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