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In a Right Triangle, if the measurement for the base (B) equals a negative 6 and the hypotenuse equals (C) equals 12, then what is the value of the side (A)?

In a Right Triangle, if the measurement for the base (B) equals a negative 6 and the-example-1
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Step-by-step explanation:
Use pythagorean theorem: a^2+b^2=c^2
a^2+(-6)^2=(12)^2
a^2+36=144
a^2=108
a≈12.58
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