Question

Solve for b pls. Due by 2:45.....

Answer 1

b = 12

Explanation:

Using Pythagoras' identity in the right triangle

b² + 5² = 13²

b² + 25 = 169 ( subtract 25 from both sides )

b² = 144 ( take the square root of both sides )

b =
`√(144)` = 12