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What is the best first step in solving the formula for b​
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What is the best first step in solving the formula for b​

What is the best first step in solving the formula for b​-example-1
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Answer:

see explanation

Explanation:

given

c =
√(a^2+b^2)

The first step is to square both sides, giving ← best first step

c² = (
√(a^2+b^2))², that is

c² = a² + b² ( subtract a² from both sides )

c² - a² = b² ← take the square root of both sides

b =
√(c^2-a^2)

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