Question

5^2+b^2=13^2 steps to solve

Answer 1

Answer:

b=12 or b=−12

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Raise 5 to the power of 2.

25+b^2=132

Raise 13 to the power of 2.

25+b^2=169

Move all terms not containing b to the right side of the equation.

b^2=144

Take the square root of both sides of the equation to eliminate the exponent on the left side.

b=±√144

The complete solution is the result of both the positive and negative portions of the solution.

b=12,−12