We can use the Pythagorean theorem to solve for Z.
Formula: [tex]a^2+b^2=c^2[/tex]
a = 5
b = 12
c = ?
We are going to solve for the hypotenuse of the triangle (Z).
[tex]5^2+12^2=c^2[/tex]
[tex]25 + 144 = c^2[/tex]
[tex]168 = c^2[/tex]
[tex]\sqrt{168}=\sqrt{c^2}[/tex]
12.96 ≈ c
Since none of the answer choices contain 12.96, we can round.
12.96 → 13
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.
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