Tess created a Pythagorean triple of (24, 32, 40) by multiplying the known Pythagorean triple 3, 4, and 5 by 8. Is Tess correct? Can a Pythagorean triple be created using multiples of a known Pythagorean triple. Yes, as long as each number in the Pythagorean triple is multiplied by the same whole number. Yes, as long as each number in the Pythagorean triple is multiplied by a different whole number. No, Pythagorean triples only exist with small numbers. No, multiplying a known Pythagorean triple by a whole number will not create a Pythagorean triple.