Question

30 points! solve for the unknown length of each right triangle

Answer 1

a=5

Explanation:

Pythagorean theorem

`a^(2)` +
`b^(2)` =
`c^(2)`

substitute your values

`a^(2)` +
`12^(2)` =
`13^(2)`

- 12 - 12

`a^(2)` =
`13^(2)` -
`12^(2)`

a = 169-144

a= 25

now find the square root of 25, which is 5

Answer 2

Answer: a=5

Step-by-step explanation: Use the pythagorean theorem and get

(a)^2+(12)^2=(13)^2

This would then be (a)^2+144=169

subtract 144 from both sides and get

(a)^2=25

Take the square root of both sides and you get a=5