Can You Solve These Pythagorean Quadruples?

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In summary, the purpose of finding a and b in this equation is to determine Pythagorean triplets. This equation can be solved using the Pythagorean theorem or other methods such as the Euclidean algorithm. There are an infinite number of values for a and b that satisfy this equation. Real-life applications of this equation include calculating distance, measuring diagonal length, and finding velocity.
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(1)$12^2+39^2+a^2=b^2$ find $a,b$
$a,b\in N$
(2)$24^2+36^2+a^2=b^2$ find $a,b$
$a,b\in N$
(3)$15^2+9^2+a^2=b^2$ find $a,b$
$a,b\in N$
 
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Albert said:
(1)$12^2+39^2+a^2=b^2$ find $a,b$
$a,b\in N$
(2)$24^2+36^2+a^2=b^2$ find $a,b$
$a,b\in N$
(3)$15^2+9^2+a^2=b^2$ find $a,b$
$a,b\in N$

let me attempt (3)
$b^2-a^2 = 15^2 + 9^2 = 306$ this is of the form 4n +2 so one factor is odd and another even so no solution

For (2)

$b^2-a^2 = 24^2+36^2 = 1872$ so (b-a) and (b+a) both should be even

the factor 2 * 936 giving b = 469 and a = 467
the factor 4 * 468 giving b = 236 and a = 232
the factor 6 * 312 giving b = 159 and a = 153
the factor 8 * 234 giving b = 121 and a = 113
the factor 12 * 156 giving b = 84 and a = 72
the factor 18 * 104 giving b = 61 and a = 43
the factor 24 * 78 giving b = 51 and a = 27
the factor 26 * 72 giving b = 49 and a = 23
the factor 36 * 52 giving b = 44 and a = 8
 
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kaliprasad said:
let me attempt (3)
$b^2-a^2 = 15^2 + 9^2 = 306$ this is of the form 4n +2 so one factor is odd and another even so no solution

For (2)

$b^2-a^2 = 24^2+36^2 = 1872$ so (b-a) and (b+a) both should be even

the factor 2 * 936 giving b = 469 and a = 467
the factor 4 * 468 giving b = 236 and a = 232
the factor 6 * 312 giving b = 159 and a = 153
the factor 8 * 234 giving b = 121 and a = 113
the factor 12 * 156 giving b = 84 and a = 72
the factor 18 * 104 giving b = 61 and a = 43
the factor 24 * 78 giving b = 51 and a = 27
the factor 26 * 72 giving b = 49 and a = 23
the factor 36 * 52 giving b = 44 and a = 8

Solution for 1

as the value is 1665 we get factors and then a and b as

the factor 1 * 1665 giving b = 833 and a = 832
the factor 3 * 555 giving b = 279 and a = 276
the factor 5 * 333 giving b = 169 and a = 164
the factor 9 * 185 giving b = 97 and a = 88
the factor 15 * 111 giving b = 63 and a = 48
the factor 37 * 45 giving b = 41 and a = 4
 

FAQ: Can You Solve These Pythagorean Quadruples?

What is the purpose of finding a and b in this equation?

The purpose of finding a and b in this equation is to determine the Pythagorean triplets that satisfy the equation. This can have various applications in mathematics and physics, such as finding the length of the hypotenuse in a right triangle.

How can this equation be solved?

This equation can be solved by using the Pythagorean theorem, which states that in a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides. In this case, we can rewrite the equation as 12^2 + 39^2 = a^2 + b^2 and then solve for a and b.

Are there any specific values for a and b that satisfy this equation?

Yes, there are an infinite number of values for a and b that satisfy this equation. Some examples include a = 35 and b = 37, a = 65 and b = 73, or a = 119 and b = 127.

Can this equation be solved using any other methods?

Yes, there are other methods that can be used to solve this equation, such as using the Euclidean algorithm or using algebraic manipulation to isolate a and b.

What are some real-life applications of this equation?

This equation has various applications in fields such as architecture, engineering, and physics. For example, it can be used to calculate the distance between two points on a coordinate plane, determine the length of a diagonal in a rectangular building, or find the velocity of a moving object in two dimensions.

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