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Determine if the set of numbers create a Pythagorean triple. 2.1, 7.2, and 7.5

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Answer:

Yes

Explanation:

If the largest number squared is equal to the sum of the squares of the other 2 numbers, then Pythagorean triple

largest number = 7.5 and 7.5² = 56.25

2.1² + 7.2² = 4.41 + 51.84 = 56.26

Thus 2.1, 7.2 and 7.5 create a Pythagorean triple

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