Use a Pythagorean triple to to solve for the missing side ex 3

The video tutorial explains the concept of Pythagorean triples and their application in solving problems involving right triangles. It covers how to use these triples with fractions and demonstrates the process of multiplying and dividing them to find missing sides of a triangle. The tutorial concludes with a summary of how Pythagorean triples can simplify solving right triangle problems.

What is always the largest number in a Pythagorean triple?

• The first number

• The second number

• The smallest number

• The hypotenuse

How can you generate a new Pythagorean triple from an existing one?

• By dividing each number by a common divisor

• By adding a constant to each number

• By multiplying each number by a common multiplier

• By subtracting a constant from each number

Which of the following is a Pythagorean triple obtained by multiplying the basic triple by 2?

• 3, 4, 5

• 6, 8, 10

• 5, 12, 13

• 9, 12, 15

What is the result of dividing the basic Pythagorean triple by 2?

• 1.5, 2, 2.5

• 3/2, 4/2, 5/2

• 2, 3, 4

• 3, 4, 5

In the example given, if the hypotenuse is 5/2, what is one of the legs?

• 5

• 4

• 3/2

• 2