Question

Use the Pythagorean theorem to find one leg if the hypotenuse is 13 and the other leg is 5.
Answer 12
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Answer 1

13^2-5^2
=169-25
=144
get the sqrt of 144
=12

Answer 2

this is a right angled triangle worth remember sides 5,12,13 - called a pythagorean triad. because 13^2 = 12^2 + 5^2 - whole numbers fit the function.
the lowest is 3,4 and 5.

answer 12

Answer 3

thank you both