A² + B² = C²

where A=n*X, B=n*(X+1) and C=n*Y.
Determine triples (A,B,C) which satisfy the constraints of n,X,Y noting that A, B and C are all 3 digit numbers when n is 1 through 5.

(In reply to Start the ball rolling...? by ed bottemiller)

1. B is indeed greater than A.

2. I don't understand from where came B-n=A. 

3. The text is saying that there are values for A, B and C, such that for EACH of the values of n=1..5, the equations are satisfied.

Relook at how the values given for A, B and C apply to the equation which head the problem.

(I did recheck my worksheet whilst writing this to comfirm that nothing had gone amiss.)

Posted by brianjn on 2008-05-08 21:12:26