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If 6, 8 and c form a Pythagorean triplet, then find the value of c?


A

4

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5

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C

7

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D

10

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Solution

The correct option is D

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We know that, 2m,m21 and m2+1 form a Pythagorean triplet.

Let us consider 2m=6m=3.Then, (m21)=91=8

Hence, c=m2+1
c=(m2+1)=9+1=10

6, 8, 10 form a Pythagorean triplet.


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