Question

Write a pythagorean triplet whose smallest no is 8 and verify your answer ​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

8,15, 17

17² = 15²+8²

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Answer 2

Answer:

Pythagorean triplet are of the form 2m, m^-1 and m^ + 1

it is given that smallest number is 8

so, 2m = 8

m= 4

now, second number = m^- 1 = 4^ + 1=17

hence, the triplets is 8, 15 17

verification:-

17^ = 8^+15^

289=64+225

289=289

hence proved

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