Does the set of numbers form a Pythagorean triple? Explain.
12, 5, 13
A} Yes, because the given numbers satisfy the equation a squared plus b squared equals c squared.
B}No, because the given numbers do not satisfy the equation a squared plus b squared equals c squared.
C}No, the given numbers satisfy the equation a squared plus b squared equals c squared.
D}Yes, because the given numbers do not satisfy the equation a squared plus b squared equals c squared
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A} Yes, because the given numbers satisfy the equation a squared plus b squared equals c squared. In this case, 12 squared plus 5 squared equals 144 + 25 = 169, which is equal to 13 squared. Therefore, the set of numbers forms a Pythagorean triple.