Find a pattern for the following set of equations and predict the next equation. 5 ²+ 6 ²+ 30 ² = 31 ² 6 ²+ 7 ²+ 42 ² = 43 ² 7 ²+ 8 ²+ 56 ² = 57 ² A) 8 ² + 9 ² + 56 ² = 57 ² B) 8 ² + 9 ² + 72 ² = 73 ² C) 8 ² + 9 ² + 80 ² = 81 ² D) 8 ² + 9 ² + 10 ² = 11 ² E) 8 ² + 9 ² + 64 ² = 65 ²

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The pattern is that the first two numbers in each equation increase by 1, while the third number increases by 6. Therefore, we can predict that the next equation will be: 8 ² + 9 ² + 72 ² = 73 ², which corresponds to choice B.

Find a Pattern for the Following Set of Equations and Predict