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Solve the equation to find a positive value of c: 3^2 + 4^2 = c^2

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c= -5, 5

3^2 + 4^2 = c^2
9 + 16 = c^2
25= c^2
then you square each side and you should get c= -5, 5
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Answer:

The answer is c=5,-5

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