Definition:Pythagorean Equation

Definition

The Pythagorean equation is the Diophantine equation:

$x^2 + y^2 = z^2$

where $x, y, z$ are integers such that $x, y, z > 0$.

Solutions of this equation are known as Pythagorean triples.

Also see

• Definition:Primitive Pythagorean Triple

• Solutions of Pythagorean Equation

Source of Name

This entry was named for Pythagoras of Samos.