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a^(2)+12^(2) = 13^(2)

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Answer:

a = ± 5

Explanation:

Given

a² + 12² = 13² , that is

a² + 144 = 169 ( subtract 144 from both sides )

a² = 25 ( take the square root of both sides )

a = ±
√(25) = ± 5

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