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What would be a situation in which the lengths of two sides of a right triangle are known, but the measure of an angle is needed.

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Never. If you know two sides of a right triangle you can always find the third using the pythagorean theorem.

Once all sides are known, you can find the three angles: one is surely right, since you have a right triangle. The other two can be found using the sine law.

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User Sangam Belose
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You didn't clarify what the angle is needed for, but still, I'd say never.


If you know two sides of a right triangle you can always find the third using the pythagorean theorem.


Once all sides are known, you can find the three angles: one is surely right, since you have a right triangle. The other two can be found using the sine law.

User Gary Chang
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