SOLUTION: c=√(a^2+b^2 )solve for "a"
Does anyone know how to figure out for "a" instead of "c"? Help please, and thank you so much!!
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Question 99585: c=√(a^2+b^2 )solve for "a"
Does anyone know how to figure out for "a" instead of "c"? Help please, and thank you so much!!
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation
Square both sides. Notice the square and the square root cancel out on the right
Simplify
Subtract from both sides
Take the square root both sides. Notice again the square and the square root cancel out on the right
Simplify
So our answer is
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