<PRE><B>Question 424764</B>
solve like 2 triangles

A= 1/2 bh

Pythagorean theorem for third side

A^2 + B^2 = C^2

5^2 + B^2 = 13^2

25 + B^2 = 169

B^2 = 144

b= 12

A= 1/2(5)(12)
A=30
area of rectangle equal 30*2=60 inches^2</PRE>