Solve for a
Pythagorean theorem

[tex] {a}^{2} + {b}^{2} = {c}^{2} [/tex]
[tex] {c}^{2} - {b}^{2} = {a}^{2} [/tex]
[tex] {8}^{2} - {6}^{2} = {28}^{2} [/tex]
[tex] \sqrt{28} [/tex]
Answer:
[tex]\boxed{\sf{a=\sqrt{28} }}[/tex]
Pythagorean theorems can be applied to solve this problem.
Pythagorean theorem:
[tex]\rightarrow \sf{a^2+b^2=c^2}[/tex]
⇒ c²-b²=a²
8²-6²=28²
Solve.
PEMDAS stands for:
[tex]\sf{8^2-6^2}[/tex]
Solve by exponents from left to right numbers.
[tex]\sf{8^2=8*8=64}[/tex]
[tex]\sf{6^2=36}[/tex]
Then, subtract.
[tex]\sf{64-36=\boxed{\sf{28}}[/tex]
a=√28
Therefore, the correct answer is a=√28.
I hope this helps you! Let me know if my answer is wrong or not.