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Any set of three positive integers that satisfies the equation $a^{2}+b^{2}=c^{2}$ is a Pythagorean triple. Determine whether each set of numbers is a Pythagorean triple.$$11,60,61$$
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We need to check if these numbers form a Pythagorean triple. A Pythagorean triple is a set of three positive integers $a, b, c$ that satisfies the equation $a^{2}+b^{2}=c^{2}$. Show more…
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