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solve for A

FAST (will give brainilyist) solve for A-example-1
User Redgem
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Answer:

a = 4
√(5)

Explanation:

pythagorean theorem:

a² + 8² = 12²

a² + 64 = 144

a² = 80

a =
√(80)

a =
√(4)·
√(4)·
√(5) which simplifies to be 4
√(5)

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