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Is 14,48,50 a Pythagorean triplet
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Answer:

yes

Explanation:

If the values are a Pythagorean triplet then the square of the largest value should equal the sum of the squares of the other 2

largest value = 50 ⇒ 50² = 2500

14² + 48² = 196 + 2304 = 2500

Since 50² = 14² + 48² then 14, 48, 50 are a Pythagorean triplet

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Yes, it is a Pythagorean triplet. Refer to below for details as to how it is:
Is 14,48,50 a Pythagorean triplet Step by step explanation please-example-1
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