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If $a^{2}-3 \leq 13,$ what is the smallest real value $a$ can have?A. 0B. -3C. -4D. -16E. There is no smallest value for $a$.
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We add 3 to both sides to isolate $a^{2}$ on the left side of the inequality. This gives us $a^{2} \leq 16$. Show more…
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