Question 890981
For a right triangle, {{{a^2}}}+{{{b^2}}}={{{c^2}}}
You're given all the values.
(x+1)^2 + (x+8)^2 = 13^2
From this equation (into a calculator), x=4
Therefore, the sides are 5 and 9
Let's make sure that works.
5^2 + 12^2 = 13^2
25 + 144 = 169
Success!
The sides are 5 and 12