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For a triangle with sides 5, 12, 13, what is the value of $(l o n g es t s i d e)^{2}$ - (sum of squares of other two sides)?

Class 7Pythagoras PropertyTriangles

A2
B1
C0
D-1

Step-by-Step Solution

1 3^{2} - (5^{2} + 1 2^{2}) = 169 - (25 + 144) = 169 - 169 = 0

, confirming a right triangle.

Answer: C) 0

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