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When "b" = 6, solve for "a" using the following formula: a2 = 2b + 1

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Answer:

sqrt(13)

Explanation:

Assuming by a2 you mean a squared:

a^2=2b+1

a^2=2(6)+1

a^2=13

a=sqrt(13)

(if by a2 you mean 2*a then a=6.5)