This enrichment activity uses matrix multiplication to generate primitive Pythagorean triples. Any primitive Pythagorean triple other than can be produced from by using no more than the three matrices listed in this activity.

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Matrix Multiplication and Pythagorean Triples

John Goering April 18, 2019

This enrichment activity uses matrix multiplication to generate primitive Pythagorean triples. Any primitive Pythagorean triple other than can be produced from by using no more than the three matrices listed in this activity.

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