SOLUTION: Quadratic equation: Solve for a, assume all variables represent non negative numbers: a^2+1^2=g^2 Could you please show the steps of how to solve this equation.

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Question 317549: Quadratic equation: Solve for a, assume all variables represent non negative numbers:
a^2+1^2=g^2
Could you please show the steps of how to solve this equation.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a%5E2%2B1%5E2=g%5E2+
a%5E2=g%5E2-1+
a=sqrt%28g%5E2-1%29 and a=-sqrt%28g%5E2-1%29
However the assumption is that a is not negative,
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