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12 March, 13:08

Determine if the set of numbers create a Pythagorean triple. 6, 8, and 9

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  1. 12 March, 13:17
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    No

    Step-by-step explanation:

    If they are a Pythagorean triple, then the square of the largest number will equal the sum of the squares of the other 2 numbers.

    largest number = 9 and 9² = 81

    6² + 8² = 36 + 64 = 100 ≠ 81

    Thus 6, 8 and 9 are not a Pythagorean triple
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