Victoria R.

asked • 01/05/23

help with this questions

Prompt:

Use the Pythagorean identity, Latex: (x^2-y^2)^2+(2xy)^2=(x^2+y^2)^2\textsf{,} to create a Pythagorean triple.

Follow these steps:

  1. Choose two numbers and identify which is replacing Latex: xxx and which is replacing Latex: y\textsf{.}
  2. How did you know which number to use for Latex: xand for Latex: y\textsf{?}
  3. Explain how to find a Pythagorean triple using those numbers.
  4. Explain why at least one leg of the triangle that the Pythagorean triple represents must have an even-numbered length.


Mark M.

What prevents you from following the instructions?
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01/05/23

Victoria R.

i dont understand it
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01/05/23

Paul M.

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What do you not understand? I'll start you: pick x=4 and y=3.
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01/05/23

Doug C.

Victoria, visit this graph to see another way to think about this problem: desmos.com/calculator/qrfg72xtvb You can visit the graph by selecting the above URL, right-clicking, and choosing "Go to..."
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