Question

"Is 16, 34, 30 a Pythagorean Triple? Explain your answer."

I think it is, but I'm not completely sure.

Thank you! (:

Answer 1

well you can check

is

\[34^2 = 30^2 + 16^2\]

that's the rule it needs to follow to be a pythagorean triple

Answer 2

@campbell_st so tht means it is right

Answer 3

well providing its true...

I don't have a calculator

16^2 = 256 30^2 = 900

not sure what 34^2...

but if the sum of the 2 smaller squares equals the larger square, you have a triple.

Answer 4

Yes, because 16^2 + 30^2 = 34^2 (256+900=1156)