SOLUTION: I need help with the Pythagorean theorem. I know the formula is a squared plus b squared equals c squared but I cant solve it. One problem is a squared plus 6 squared equals 12 squ

Question 855942: I need help with the Pythagorean theorem. I know the formula is a squared plus b squared equals c squared but I cant solve it. One problem is a squared plus 6 squared equals 12 squared. can you help me?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
One problem is a squared plus 6 squared equals 12 squared.
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I'll assume you want to solve for a

a =~ 10.3923
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