Quadratic Equations and Trigonometry

jojo24794 · May 12, 2008, 10:44 AM

Can you please tell how would would solve this quadratic question:-

The sides of a right-angled triangle are X, (x+2) and (2x-2). The hypotenuse is length (2x-2). Find the actual dimensions of the triangle.

and the Trigonometric Question:-
In triangle ABC, the angle A is 42 degrees, the side AB is 16cm and the side BC is 14cm. Find the two possible values of the side AC. How do you get two lengths?

jojo24794 · May 13, 2008, 09:17 AM

Thank you so much your a genius!

henna_naz · May 15, 2008, 09:44 AM

just out of curiosity, after looking at the above question can i just ask
for this question:
In triangle ABC, the angle A is 42 degrees, the side AB is 16cm and the side BC is 14cm. Find the two possible values of the side AC. How do you get two lengths?



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