Does the set of numbers 13, 21, and 24 form a Pythagorean triple? Explain.
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A. yes; 13 ^ 2 +21^ 2 ne24^ 2
B.no: 13 ^ 2 + 21 ^ 2 = 24 ^ 2
C.no: 13 ^ 2 +21^ 2 ne24^ 2
D.yes, 13 ^ 2 + 21 ^ 2 = 24 ^ 2
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The correct answer is C. no: 13^2 + 21^2 ≠ 24^2. This set of numbers does not form a Pythagorean triple because the sum of the squares of the two smaller numbers (13^2 + 21^2) does not equal the square of the largest number (24^2).
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