Question

Find the pythagorean triplet if one of the number is 12

Answer 1

Answer:

The triplet is 12,35 and 37.

Step-by-step explanation:

One of the member of phythagorean triplet = 12

In general 2m , m²-1 and m²+1 forms a phythagorean triplet.

CASE 1: m²-1 = 12

m²=12+1

m²=13

m=√13 ( which is not a perfect square )

CASE 2 : 2m= 12

m= 12÷ 2

m= 6

Therefore, m²-1

=6²-1

=36-1

=35

m²+1

=6²+1

=36+1

=37

Therefore , the triplet formed is 12,35and 37.