A student determines that the values given do not make up a Pythagorean triple because 52 + 132 ≠ 122. What mistake did the student make? Write the correct equation, showing why it is correct.

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A student determines that the values given do

not make up a Pythagorean triple because 52 + 132 ≠ 122. What
mistake did the student make? Write the correct equation,
showing why it is correct.

Mathematics
high-school

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Answer: I believe he forgot to square the numbers.

Explanation:

5^2 + 13^2= 12^2

he didn't square the numbers.

James Black answered Nov 24, 2021

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Explanation:

mis huevos

Charlie Davies answered Nov 27, 2021

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