Question

(5, 8, 17) whether the following triplets are Pythagorean or not?

Answer 1

Using the pythagorean theorem we have :


`a^(2) + b^(2) = c^(2)` (assuming a < b < c)

Replace the number, we have :


`5^(2) + 8^(2) = 17^(2)`

`25 + 64 = 289` (not true)

So, this triplet is not available for the pythagorean.

Answer 2

No.

Explanation:

Pythagorean Thereom is a square plus b square = c square

25 + 64 is not equal to 289.