Question

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Answer 1

B) 12

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

Trigonometry

• [Right Triangles Only] Pythagorean Theorem: a² + b² = c²

Explanation:

Step 1: Identify Variables

Leg a = x

Leg b = 5

Hypotenuse c = 13

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Substitute [PT]: x² + 5² = 13²
2. Isolate x term: x² = 13² - 5²
3. Exponents: x² = 169 - 25
4. Subtract: x² = 144
5. Isolate x: x = 12