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Find the length of side a.
please help?

Find the length of side a. please help?-example-1
User Joshua Kaden
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Answer: 3

Step-by-step explanation: Use the pythagorean theory!!!

a^{2} +4^{2}=5^{2}

a^{2}=5^{2}-4^{2}

a^{2} =25-16

a^{2}=8 square root both sides √

a=2.8=3

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Answer:

Hello! I believe your answer is a = 3

Explanation:

a=
\sqrt{5^(2)-4^(2) } = 3

Have a good day! - Zac

User Daniele Vrut
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