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If the Pythagorean triples of one member is 22, find the other two members.

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124 and 122
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123 and 122
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121 and 122
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120 and 122
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Solution

The correct option is D 120 and 122
As we know 2m, m2+1,m21 form a Pythagorean triplet for any number m>1.

Let us assume 2m=22

m=11

Therefore, m2+1 = 112+1

121+1=122

and m21 = 1121

1211=120

Hence, the other two members are 120 and 122.

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