how can 5 square + 12 square equal 169?

5^2 = 25

12^2 = 144

25 + 144 = 169

I was going to answer a minute ago but $${\mathtt{CPhill}}$$ got to it before I did...

Yes well, you have to be quick Dakota.   LOL

But, you can still answer it if you want to :)

Well first, there's no point since he already told him the answer. Second, I just recently got on and I'm SUPER TIRED.

Thank you for the answers that are helpful too me cphill and I did the same thing as you and you still can answer if you want to