SOLUTION: Solve for the indicated variable. a^2+b^2=c^2. Solve for b

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Question 621259: Solve for the indicated variable. a^2+b^2=c^2. Solve for b
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
first isolate b^2
b^2=c^2-a^2
find sqrt
b=sqrt(c^2-a^2)