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Determine if the set of numbers create a Pythagorean triple. 6, 8, and 9

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Answer:

No

Explanation:

If they are a Pythagorean triple, then the square of the largest number will equal the sum of the squares of the other 2 numbers.

largest number = 9 and 9² = 81

6² + 8² = 36 + 64 = 100 ≠ 81

Thus 6, 8 and 9 are not a Pythagorean triple

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