Find the length of the missing side of he triangle. Simplify the radical if necessary

Cliff Helsel asked Mar 21, 2023

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Cliff Helsel asked Mar 21, 2023

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Answer:

Explanation:

Use Pythagora's theorem, a theorem stating that the two shorter legs squared will sum up to the third leg squared.

$a^2+b^2=c^2\\5^2+12^2=c^2\\25+144=c^2\\169=c^2\\13=c$

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