What is the value of x if (13, 84, x) is a Pythagorean triple?

For a Pythagorean triple, the squares of the two shorter sides add to the square of the longest side. Here, 13² + 84² = 169 + 7,056 = 7,225, and 7,225 = 85², so x is 85, choice A.

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