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OpenStudy (anonymous):

b = 9, c = 16 a =

OpenStudy (adamk):

Pythagorean Theorem? a^2 + b^2 = c^2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Pythagorean theorem \(a^2 + b^2 = c^2\) Plug in 'b' and 'c': \(a^2 + 9^2 = 16^2\) Solve for 'a'

OpenStudy (anonymous):

a^2+81=256

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes, now subtract 81 to both sides what's 256 - 81?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A^2=168

OpenStudy (anonymous):

256 - 81 doesn't equal 168

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i mean 169

OpenStudy (anonymous):

No, check again

OpenStudy (adamk):

Take the square root of 169.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

175

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes, now find the square root of 175 and you have your answer.

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