1. What is a Right Scalene Triangle?

A right scalene triangle is a triangle that has one right angle (90°) and all three sides of different lengths. The Pythagorean theorem relates the lengths of the sides in such triangles.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the Pythagorean theorem:

Where:

• \( a \) — Length of one leg (side)
• \( b \) — Length of the other leg (side)
• \( c \) — Length of the hypotenuse (side opposite the right angle)

Explanation: The square of the hypotenuse equals the sum of the squares of the other two sides.

3. Importance of Right Triangle Calculations

Details: Right triangle calculations are fundamental in geometry, trigonometry, architecture, engineering, and many practical applications like construction and navigation.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the lengths of any two sides to calculate the third. All values must be positive numbers. The calculator will compute the hypotenuse if you enter both legs.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's the difference between a right scalene and other right triangles?
A: A right scalene has all sides of different lengths, while a right isosceles has two equal sides.

Q2: Can I use this for non-right triangles?
A: No, this calculator only works for right triangles. For other triangles, you would need different formulas like the Law of Cosines.

Q3: What units should I use?
A: Any consistent length units (meters, feet, inches, etc.) can be used as long as all sides are in the same units.

Q4: How accurate are the results?
A: Results are accurate to two decimal places. For higher precision, use more precise input values.

Q5: Can I calculate angles with this?
A: This calculator only computes side lengths. Angle calculations would require trigonometric functions.