The answer is 12 because (a^2 + b^2 = c^2)
5^2 + b^2 = 13^2
25 + b^2 = 169
169- 25 = 144
Sqaure root of 144 is 12 so If we plug that in..
25 + 144 = 169
5^2 + 12^2 =13^2
This all checks out
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5^2 + b^2 = 13^2
25 + b^2 = 169
169- 25 = 144
25 + 144 = 169
5^2 + 12^2 =13^2
This all checks out
~Hope This helps