Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Investigate all right-angled triangles whose one leg has length 1515 units and whose sides are integral. a. (i) Find every pair of positive integers (b,c)(b,c) such that 152+b2=c215^{2}+b^{2}=c^{2} and list the corresponding triples in increasing order of the hypotenuse. b. (ii) Classify each triple found in part (i) as primitive or non-primitive, giving clear reasons. c. (iii) Prove that no other integral right-angled triangle can have a side of length 1515.

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