Question

I don't understand the problem. Can you help me solve it please? I also have an IEP.​

Answer 1

Given:

• a = 5
• c = 13

To find:

missing side b

Solution:

Using Pythagorean theorem,

(Hypotenuse² = base² + perpendicular²)

b² = c² - a²

= 13² - 5²

= 169 - 25

= 144

b = √144

= 12

Answer 2

12

Explanation:

The Pythagorean theorem is

a^2+b^2 = c^2 where a and b are the sides and c is the hypotenuse ( the side opposite the right angle)

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

Substitute the known values

5^2 + b^2 = 13^2

25+b^2 = 169

Subtract 25 from each side

25+b^2-25 =169-25

b^2 = 144

Take the square root of each side

sqrt(b^2) = sqrt(144)

b=12