Question
Solve the equation
Solve for a
Solve for b
Solve for c
a=∣b∣ca=−∣b∣c
Evaluate
a2b2=c2
Rewrite the expression
b2a2=c2
Divide both sides
b2b2a2=b2c2
Divide the numbers
a2=b2c2
Take the root of both sides of the equation and remember to use both positive and negative roots
a=±b2c2
Simplify the expression
More Steps

Evaluate
b2c2
To take a root of a fraction,take the root of the numerator and denominator separately
b2c2
Simplify the radical expression
b2∣c∣
Simplify the radical expression
∣b∣∣c∣
a=±∣b∣∣c∣
Remove the absolute value bars
a=±∣b∣c
Solution
a=∣b∣ca=−∣b∣c
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