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Answer:

c = 13

Explanation:

2 ways of going about in this problem

1. If you have done enough Pythagorean theorem problems, you might be able to memorize some common right triangle side lengths, such as 3-4-5 or

5-12-13

2. actually using Pythagorean theorem


a^2+b^2=c^2, where c is hypotenuse

c =
√(5^2+12^2)

c =
√(169) = 13

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