ABC has side lengths 8,15, and 17. Do the side lengths form a Pythagorean triple?

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Mathematics

Josiah Atkins

12 February, 08:46

ABC has side lengths 8,15, and 17. Do the side lengths form a Pythagorean triple?

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Essence Marks · Answer 1

Yes, they form a Pythagorean triple.

Johan Joseph · Answer 2

In order to say that the side lengths are a Pythagorean triple, the values should follow or agree the equation c^2 = a^2 + b^2 where c is the hypotenuse of the triangle or the longest side.

Checking the values:

c^2 = 8^2 + 15^2 = 289 = 17^2

Therefore, they are a Pythagorean triple.