Question

Which set of integers is a Pythagorean triple?









A.
5, 12, 13







B.
3, 5, 6







C.
15, 9, 17







D.
6, 8, 12

Answer 1

plug them into the Pythagorean

Answer 2

\[a^2+b^2=c^2\]

Answer 3

c is always the hypotenuse and the largest side

Answer 4

In each answer choice you have three numbers. Square each number. See if the smaller two squares add up to the largest square. If yes, then it is a Pythagorean triple.