Question

if ( x, 40, 41 ) is a Pythagorean triple what is the value of x .​

Answer 1

Let us assume that 41 is the hypotenuse

So 41² = 40² + x²

1681 = 1600 + x²

x = ✓(1681-1600)

= ✓81

x = 9

So the Pythagorean triplets are 9, 40, 41