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Hey can someone please explain how to find the height/base of a right triangle? Thanks if you can help

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height times base equals the hypotenuse
User Martin Prazak
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You can use the formula:
Area = 1/2 (b)(h)

If you need to find height:
A = 1/2bh
bh = 2A
h = 2A/b


If you need to find base:
A = 1/2bh
bh = 2A
b = 2A/h

Right triangle:
c^2 = a^2 + b^2
a^2 = c^2 - b^2
b^2 = c^2 - a^2

hope it helps

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