Problem 44394. How to calculate the length of a triangle's side given two angles and one side
You are given a triangle with angles alpha, beta and gamma and sides a opposite alpha, b opposite beta and c opposite gamma.
Write a function ‘triangles’ which, given alpha, beta and c calculates the length of the side a.
The angles alpha and beta are given in degrees. You should round your answer to two decimal places.
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Matthew Harrison
on 2 Nov 2017
Really enjoyed this :)
Danielle Pye
on 2 Nov 2017
Love this usage of digital pedagogy!!!!
Archan Mohile
on 2 Nov 2017
Nice problem, very challenging, very enjoyable
Stephan Mc Lean
on 7 Jul 2025
Clever question! You really have to know your angles to figure this out.
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