SOLUTION: a^2+k^2=j^2 Solve for a When I do this problem I get two solutions. The answer only gives a choice of one. Could someone please help me. I'm confused. Thank You

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Question 563723: a^2+k^2=j^2
Solve for a
When I do this problem I get two solutions. The answer only gives a choice of one. Could someone please help me. I'm confused. Thank You

Answer by Tatiana_Stebko(1539)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This problem really has 2 solutions
and
Perhaps in this problem a, k, j are positive real numbers, in this case only is a solution

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