ERIC Number: EJ908775
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Publication Date: 2011-Jan
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Why 3 and 5 Are Always Factors of Primitive Pythagorean Triples
Leyendekkers, J. V.; Shannon, A. G.
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, v42 n1 p102-105 Jan 2011
Analysis of integer structure and right-end-digits can illustrate why 3 and 5 are features of primitive Pythagorean triples. The results also utilize the triangular and pentagonal numbers. (Contains 5 tables.)
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Mathematical Concepts, Equations (Mathematics), Problem Solving
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