def pythagorean_triples(n):
    """Finds a, b, and c such that a + b + c = n and a^2 + b^2 = c^2.

    Arguments:
        n: Value from which to determine pythagorean triples.
    Returns:
        Resulting combination of a, b, and c to satisfy the formula.
    """
    a, b = 1, 1
    while (a < n // 2):
        while (b < n // 2):
            c = n - a - b
            if (a**2 + b**2 == c**2):
                return a, b, c
            b = b + 1
        a, b = a + 1, 1