Question

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use the pythagorean theorem to solve for x.
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(the right triangle has hypotenuse 13 m, one leg 5 m, and the other leg x)

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Pythagorean Theorem

For right triangle: $a^2 + b^2 = c^2$, where $c$ is hypotenuse.
Here, $x^2 + 5^2 = 13^2$

Step2: Calculate squared values

$x^2 + 25 = 169$

Step3: Isolate $x^2$

$x^2 = 169 - 25$
$x^2 = 144$

Step4: Solve for $x$

$x = \sqrt{144}$

Answer:

12 m