Problem 1223
Daily Math Challenge - October 08, 2024
There exist Pythagorean triples of the form (x, x+1, y). This means positive integers x and y with x2 + (x+1)2 = y2. For example, (3,4,5) is one such triple. Find y for the triple having a 4-digit x.
Problem submitted by Pat Costello, Eastern Kentucky University
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