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is the answer 12? i got the answer 12

Answer:

Unknown length = 12

Step-by-step explanation:

Using the Pythagorean Theorem: [tex]a^{2} +b^{2} = c^{2}[/tex]

Let a = 5, b = unknown value, and c = 13

Plug in values:

[tex]5^{2} + b^{2} =13^{2} \\b^{2} =13^{2} -5^{2}\\b = \sqrt 13^{2} - 5^{2} \\b = 12[/tex]