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Make a the subject of the formula a^2+b^2=c^2

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Answer:

a = ±
√(c^2-b^2)

Explanation:

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

a² = c² - b² ( take square root of both sides )

a² = ±
√(c^2-b^2)

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