2006-12-28 19:49:17 · 2 answers · asked by smiley 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
I don't really understand the question. Do you want some sample problems and solutions? If so...
Consider a right triangle whose non-hypotenuse sides are length 3 and 4.
What is the length of the hypotenuse? What is the length of the perimiter?
To solve this, we use a^2 + b^2 = c^2 where a and b are the "short sides" and c is the hypotenuse.
In this case, the hypotenuse has length 5.
The perimeter is the sum of the lengths of the sides, or 12.
Now here's one for you to figure out.
Same question, but the length of the hypotenuse is 13 and the length of the shortest side is 5.
What is the perimeter? What is the length of the other side?
2006-12-29 03:18:34 · answer #1 · answered by firefly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is to purchase a geometry or trigonometry book
2006-12-29 13:25:29 · answer #2 · answered by Renaud 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋