Answer:
<em><u>4(10+9) - 40 + 36</u></em>
<em><u>9(5+2) - 45 + 18</u></em>
<em><u>3(12+7) - 36 + 21</u></em>
Any value you choose for x will make the equation a TRUE statement. This type of equation is called an identity, and the solution set is all real numbers.
Given:
The three equations for the three numbers are



To find:
The Pythagorean triple generated by using 4 for x and 1 for y.
Solution:
Substituting x=4 and and y=1 in the given equations, we get



In the same way find b and c.


The third number is



The required Pythagorean triple is 8, 15, and 17.
Therefore, the correct option is C.
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