Solving Right Triangles
Solving Right Triangles
This app shows all of the details of using algebra and trigonometry to solve for the measures of the three sides, three angles, and area of a right triangle given the length of one side or the area and one other measurement. All cases are shown, including those where it is the area that is given. A scale construction of the triangle is also given. The triangle may be rotated by moving point A, and it can also be reflected via a check box, so that any desired orientation of the triangle can be illustrated, e.g. for any of many practical applications of this process.