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If x and y are positive integers x/y=2, and (x^2+y^2)=z, which of the following cannot equal z?

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Explanation:

I'm not sure if there were answer choices, but the smallest possible positive integers for x/y=2 is x=2 and y=1

If we plug those in to the other equation

(x^2+y^2)=z

(2^2+1^2)=z

(4 + 1) = z

5=z

Indicating that any number less than 5 cannot equal Z

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