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Is 5,12,13 a Pythagorean triple

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Answer:

yes it's a pythagorean triple

User Tomka
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Answer:

Yes, it is.

Explanation:

Using the Pythagorean Theorem, you can verify whether any triplets are Pythagorean.


{a}^(2) + {b}^(2) = {c}^(2)

Therefore:


{5}^(2) + {12}^(2) = {13}^(2) \\ 25 + 144 = 169 \\ 169 = 169

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