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What is the value of a ?

A. 4

B. \(2 \sqrt{6}\)

C. \(4 \sqrt{6}\)

D. 6

E 24

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\(a = \sqrt{7^2 - 5^2}\)

Or, \(a = \sqrt{24}\)

Or, \(2 \sqrt{6}\), Answer must be (B)
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What is the value of a ?

A. 4

B. \(2 \sqrt{6}\)

C. \(4 \sqrt{6}\)

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E 24

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Using the Pythagorean theorem, we have:

5^2 + a^2 = (4 + 3)^2

25 + a^2 = 49

a^2 = 24

a = √4 x √6

a = 2√6

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using pythagoras theorem

5^2 + a^2 = (4 + 3)^2

25 + a^2 = 49

a^2 = 24

a = √4 x √6

a = 2√6

answer -> B
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