Question

Solve the triangle.
a = ?

Answer 1

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Answer:

a = 7

Explanation:

The Pythagorean theorem tells you the value of 'a' is ...

a^2 = b^2 - c^2

a^2 = 25^2 -24^2 = 625 -576 = 49

a = √49 = 7

The length of side 'a' is 7 units.