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The sets of numbers 7, 24, 25 and 9, 40, 41 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

First set: 7, 24, 25.

Square 7, 24 and 25.

Add together the squares of 7 and 24.

Compare this sum to the square of 25.