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5^2+b^2=13^2 steps to solve

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Answer:

Raise 5 to the power of 2.

25+b^2=132

Raise 13 to the power of 2.

25+b^2=169

Move all terms not containing b to the right side of the equation.

b^2=144

Take the square root of both sides of the equation to eliminate the exponent on the left side.

b=±√144

The complete solution is the result of both the positive and negative portions of the solution.

b=12,−12

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Answer:

b=12 or b=−12

Explanation:

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