Question

Find the Pythagorean triplet whose smallest member is 12. *​

Answer 1

We know that the general form of the Pythagorean triplet is

(2m, m²-1, m²+1)

Here, 2m = 12, m =12/2 = 6.

Hence, the triplet is [ 2 (6), 62-1,62+1]

Therefore, The Pythagorean triplet whose smallest number is 12 is 12,35,37.