24^2=a^2+13^2

Answer 1

Let's solve the equation step by step:

24^2 = a^2 + 13^2

576 = a^2 + 169

Rearranging the equation:

a^2 = 576 - 169

a^2 = 407

Taking the square root of both sides:

a = ± √407

Therefore, the values of "a" that satisfy the equation are a = √407 or a = -√407.