I don't understand the problem. Can you help me solve it please? I also have an IEP.

Answer:
12
Step-by-step explanation:
The Pythagorean theorem is
a^2+b^2 = c^2 where a and b are the sides and c is the hypotenuse ( the side opposite the right angle)
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
Substitute the known values
5^2 + b^2 = 13^2
25+b^2 = 169
Subtract 25 from each side
25+b^2-25 =169-25
b^2 = 144
Take the square root of each side
sqrt(b^2) = sqrt(144)
b=12
Answer:
Given:
To find:
missing side b
Solution:
Using Pythagorean theorem,
(Hypotenuse² = base² + perpendicular²)
b² = c² - a²
= 13² - 5²
= 169 - 25
= 144
b = √144
= 12