Small-number Pythagorean triple search puzzles

Find eight hidden triples in a 10×10 grid where the squares of two numbers add up to the square of the third, with numbers up to 30.

What is on this worksheet

Find eight hidden triples in a 10×10 grid where the squares of two numbers add up to the square of the third, with numbers up to 30.

  • Largest number up to: 30
  • Grid size: 10×10
  • Hidden triples: 8

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About pythagorean triple search

The hidden items are Pythagorean triples written as three numbers in a row, such as 5, 12, 13 or 13, 5, 12, running across or down. Students test whether the squares of two of the numbers add up to the square of the third.

The grid hides exactly the triples the answer key lists and no accidental extras. Choose the largest number, the grid size and how many triples to find.

Printing

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