Question

1. choose the correct answer.

a pythagorean triple is a a set of three ____ positive whole numbers, a, b, and c, such that $a^2 + b^2 = c^2$.
options: irrational, nonzero

Explanation:

A Pythagorean Triple consists of three positive whole numbers (a, b, c) that satisfy \(a^2 + b^2 = c^2\). These numbers must be non - zero (since they are positive whole numbers, zero is not positive) and rational (as whole numbers are rational). The option "irrational" is incorrect because whole numbers are rational. The "nonzero" option fits as Pythagorean Triples use positive (hence nonzero) whole numbers.

Answer:

The option with "nonzero" (the second radio button option, assuming the first is "irrational" and the second is "nonzero" based on the text)