SOLUTION: if two sides' length are given, then how would we calculate the exact length of the other side? appreciate your prompt answer. thanks

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Question 313864: if two sides' length are given, then how would we calculate the exact length of the other side?
appreciate your prompt answer.
thanks

Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Are you talking about solving the third side of a RIGHT triangle??? If the triangle happens to be a right triangle, then you can use the Theorem of Pythagoras (a^2 + b^2 = c^2) to find the third side.

Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired