SOLUTION: 16a^2+9a^2=26^2

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Question 204211: 16a^2+9a^2=26^2
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve for a:
16a%5E2%2B9a%5E2+=+26%5E2 Add the terms on the left.
25a%5E2+=+26%5E2 Divide both sides by 25.
a%5E2+=+26%5E2%2F25 Take the square root of both sides.
a+=+26%2F5
highlight%28a+=+5.2%29