4a²=144
a²=144/4
a²=36
a=⁺₋√36
a=⁺₋6
Answer: we have two values for a; a=-6; and a=6
we check it out:
if a=-6
4(-6)²=4*36=144
if a=6
4(6)²=4*36=144
Answer:
There are 1,512 books in all.
Step-by-step explanation:
All we need to do is multiply the number of books by the number of shelves.
So:
42 × 36 = 1,512.
Answer: Choice B

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Explanation:
We'll be using the converse of the pythagorean theorem.
If we had a triangle with sides a,b,c and
was true, then we have a right triangle. Note: c is always the longest side
For the first answer choice we have: a = 5, b = 8, c = 12
Then,

which is false. This shows that we do not have a right triangle with sides 5,8,12. This rules out choice A. Choice C is a similar story.
Choice B on the other hand works because

We have a true statement at the end, which confirms <u>choice B</u> is a right triangle.
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