Evaluate 5^2+12^2=13^2

$5^{2} + 12^{2} = 13^{2}$

Simplify each term.

Raise $5$ to the power of $2$ .

$25 + 12^{2} = 13^{2}$

Raise $12$ to the power of $2$ .

$25 + 144 = 13^{2}$

$25 + 144 = 13^{2}$

Simplify the expression.

Add $25$ and $144$ .

$169 = 13^{2}$

Raise $13$ to the power of $2$ .

$169 = 169$

$169 = 169$

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