Question

MEDAL!!
The sets of numbers 6, 8, 10 and 5, 12, 13 are Pythagorean triples. Use what you know about the Pythagorean Theorem and explain or show why they are Pythagorean triples. Be sure to show your work for each set of triples!

Answer 1

@Jesstho.-. @DanJS

Answer 2

Do you remember the pythagorean theorem?

Answer 3

yes a little.

Answer 4

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

Answer 5

yes i remember that.

Answer 6

the largest number in the triple is the c value

Answer 7

correct.

Answer 8

plug the numbers into that , and show that both sides are equal

Answer 9

For example, 6-8-10...

Answer 10

yes

Answer 11

right

Answer 12

That is it, that is how you can show that the 3 numbers are a pythagorean triple.

Answer 13

do the same for the other 3 numbers

Answer 14

ok