Make a the subject of a2+b2=c2
Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Given:
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
Solution:
The given equation is based on Pythagorean Theorem, which is often used to solved for the side of a right triangle and many other applications.
In order to determine a, we simply transpose b on the other side of the equation. Note that when transposing a number, the sign changes.
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
a^2 = c^2 - b^2
Take the square root of both sides in order to find the value of a.
a= √(c^2 -b^2)
Final answer:
a= √(c^2 -b^2)