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Do the sides 4, 5, and 6 form a Pythagorean Triple?

User Nuffin
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Answer:

no

Explanation:

A pythagorean triple is only formed by 3 sides

User Chekmare
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Answer:

They do not form a Pythagorean Triple.

If it was a Triple, 4^2+5^2 should equal 6^2.

4^2+5^2=16+25=41

6^2=36

41≠26

It doesn't work, therefore it is not a Pythagorean Triple.

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