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Question from Jeevan, a student: how can i find the height and base of a right angle triangle if i have the hypotenuse only ? |
You don't. Below is a diagram showing a hypotenuse $AB$ and 4right triangles with different heights and bases and all with $AB$ as the hypotenuse.
Penny
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