Question

Does the set of numbers 13, 21, and 24 form a Pythagorean triple? Explain.
yes; 132 + 212 ≠ 242
no; 132 + 212 = 242
no; 132 + 212 ≠ 242
yes; 132 + 212 = 242

Answer 1

this is how you find it
13^2+21^2=24^2
if it equals, then it forms a pythagorean triple

Answer 2

can you solve that?

Answer 3

hang on let me try

Answer 4

yes you can

Answer 5

Ok what is 13*13?

Answer 6

169

Answer 7

ok what is 21*21

Answer 8

look if you want help, you have to cooperate.

Answer 9

21 * 21 is 441

Answer 10

and 24*24

Answer 11

576

Answer 12

ok now what does 169 + 441 = ?

Answer 13

610

Answer 14

?

Answer 15

ok so does 660 = 576?

Answer 16

no

Answer 17

than the answer is either b or c
what do you think?

Answer 18

c?

Answer 19

yup

Answer 20

thank you! you mind helping with some more?