A right triangle has sides of a, b, and 13, respectively, where a and b are both integers. What is the value of (a + b)? Choose the correct option
A) 160
B) 169
C) 162
D) 164
E) 166
LET a= hypotenuse , b =base ,13 = perpendicular . therefore a^2 -b^2 =1^2 or (a+b)(a-b) = 169   a+b =169/a-b ' a-b cannot be zero ..therefore a+ b =144 where a-b is equal to 1   169
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A right triangle has sides of a, b, and 13, respectively, where a and b are both integers. What is the value of (a + b)?