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Answer:

16 yd

Step-by-step explanation:

If a is missing, then use the square root of c^2-b^2. In this case that means you find the square root of 20^2-12^2. 20^2 is 400, and 12^2 is 144. When you subtract 144 from 400 you get 256. The square root of 256 is 16. I hope this helps :)

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Answer:

16

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Equality Properties

  • Multiplication Property of Equality
  • Division Property of Equality
  • Addition Property of Equality
  • Subtraction Property of Equality

Trigonometry

[Right Triangles Only] Pythagorean Theorem: a² + b² = c²

  • a is a leg
  • b is another leg
  • c is the hypotenuse

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify variables

Leg a = a

Leg b = 12

Hypotenuse c = 20

Step 2: Solve for a

  1. Substitute in variables [Pythagorean Theorem]:                                            a² + 12² = 20²
  2. Evaluate exponents:                                                                                         a² + 144 = 400
  3. [Subtraction Property of Equality] Isolate a term:                                           a² = 256
  4. [Equality Property] Square root both sides:                                                    a = 16

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