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Q: I know the length of two sides of a triangle. I know the degree of the hypotenuse. How do I figure out the length of the base. Example: The length of two sides is 144 inches. The angle is 22.5%. How long is the base?

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Q: I know the length of two sides of a triangle. I know the degree of the hypotenuse. How do I figure out the length of the base. Example: The length of two sides is 144 inches. The angle is 22.5%. How long is the base?
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