Could I find the two missing side lengths of a right triangle if I only know one side length and one angle measure?

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mertsj · Answer

Yes.  You could use the trig functions to find one side and then the Pythagorean theorem to find the 3rd side.

anonymous · Answer

What is trig functions?

amistre64 · Answer

apparently not lol

amistre64 · Answer

sin, cos, tan, those trigfunctions

amistre64 · Answer

they are defined by ratios of sides so if you know an angle you can determine its other properties of the triangle

anonymous · Answer

Ohhh ok.....Thanksss!!!!!

amistre64 · Answer

yep

anonymous · Answer

or instead of using something youre not ready for its special triangles that can be used such the 45 45 90 degree triangle rules or the 60 30 90 triangle rules to find the other two sides