SOLUTION: How to find B^2 in 1^2 + B^2 = √2^2

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Question 1025415: How to find B^2 in 1^2 + B^2 = √2^2
Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
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1%5E2+%2B+B%5E2 = %28sqrt%282%29%29%5E2   --->

1%5E2+%2B+B%5E2 = 2,

B%5E2 = 2-1,

B%5E2 = 1.

One more step, and

B = +/-1.