Leon states that 21 , 28 , 35 is a Pythagorean triple because the lengths found in step 2 form a Pythagorean triple. Which explains whether or not Leon is correct?
Answer
A
No, the given side lengths can form a Pythagorean triple even if the lengths found in step 2 do not.
B
No, the lengths of Pythagorean triples cannot have any common factors.
C
Yes, multiplying every length of a Pythagorean triple by the same whole number results in a Pythagorean triple.
D
Yes, any set of lengths with a common factor is a Pythagorean triple.