Analyze the diagram below and complete the instructions that follow. find the value of a. A.3 B.5 C.8 D.12

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Tachyon · Answer 1 · 2021-02-01T03:56:29+0000

Answer:

option A. 3

Explanation:

AS shown for the fight angle triangle

12² = 18 * (a+5)

a + 5 = 12² /18 = 144/18 = 8

a = 8 - 5 = 3

So, the answer is option A. 3