Get b when only a and angle alpha are given

Sydney Stein

Sydney Stein

Answered question

2022-08-12

Pythagoras: Get b when only a and angle α are given
Given the Pythagoras Theorem: a 2 + b 2 = c 2
Is there a way to get the value of b when we only have a value for a and the angle α?

Answer & Explanation

Dwayne Hood

Dwayne Hood

Beginner2022-08-13Added 10 answers

Step 1
a = b tan θ
Where θ is the angle opposite to a
Step 2
From this: b = a tan θ

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