SOLUTION: I need help with the Pythagorean theorem. I know the formula is a squared plus b squared equals c squared but I cant solve it. One problem is a squared plus 6 squared equals 12 squ

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Question 855942: I need help with the Pythagorean theorem. I know the formula is a squared plus b squared equals c squared but I cant solve it. One problem is a squared plus 6 squared equals 12 squared. can you help me?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
One problem is a squared plus 6 squared equals 12 squared.
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I'll assume you want to solve for a
a%5E2+%2B+6%5E2+=+12%5E2
a%5E2+%2B+36+=+144
a%5E2+=+108
a+=+sqrt%28108%29
a =~ 10.3923