Question

Solve the equation to find a positive value of c: 62 + 82 = c2

Answer 1

`c^(2)` = 144
c = ±
`√(144)`
c = ±12

Answer 2

Simplify. Combine like terms

62 + 82 = 144

c² = 144

Isolate the c. Note the equal sign. What you do to one side, you do to the other.

Root both sides

c² = 144

√c² = √144

c = √144

c = 12

12 is your answer for c

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