Question

Which of these IS a Pythagorean triple?

A) 11, 60, 62
B) 6, 8, 15
C) 5, 11, 12
D) 18, 80, 82

Answer 1

d

Explanation:

For a pythagorean triple to work a2 + b2 = c2. The only one that this is true for is 18, 80, 82

Answer 2

A pythagorean triple is when the two smaller numbers(squared), when added, equal the biggest number.
D is correct
18 x 18 = 324
80 x 80 = 6,400
82 x 82 = 6,724
324 + 6,400 = 6,724
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