Shape of a Triangle
The shape of triangle can be determined by expressing the angles , , and in terms of the side lengths , , and .
1. Using the Law of Sines
- If the circumradius of triangle
is denoted by , then: - The ratio of the sides is:
Explanation:
From the Law of Sines, , we get:
Thus, .
2. Using the Law of Cosines
Explanation:
From the Law of Cosines, , we get:
Similarly, we can derive: