The sets of numbers 7, 24, 25 and 9, 40, 41 are Pythagorean triples. Use what you know about the Pythagorean Theorem and explain

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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!

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Ipatiy [6.2K] · Answer 1 · 2023-01-24T05:50:03+03:00

Ipatiy [6.2K]3 years ago

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Answer:

See below

Step-by-step explanation:

Because $a^2+b^2=c^2$ has to remain true, then $7^2+24^2=25^2$ is a Pythagorean Triple as $49+576=625$ . Also, $9^2+40^2=41^2$ works because $81+1600=1681$ .