(20 points) thanks so much!!

Step-by-step explanation:

Let us say x=2 and y=1

Using the formula,

=>((2^2)-(1^2))^2+(2(2)(1))^2=((2^2)+(1^2))^2

=>(4-1)^2+(4)^2=(4+1)^2

=>(3)^2+(4)^2=(5)^2

Which is pythogorian triplet

2? if not the correct answer you might need to provide more information

step-by-step explanation:

b. b < 1 might be the correct answer