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Trig question

If i have a simple right angle triangle, lets call the hypotenuse y, adjacent x, and opposite L, and the angle between adjacent and hypotenuse is θ.

Is it possible to have one equation that contains y, x, L and θ? I have tried to do it but had no luck yet.. ive written out all the sohcahtoa equations, and tried substituting into y^2 = x^2 + L^2, and i just keep going round in circles. So is it possible or am i wasting my time?

Thanks
L2=y2+x22yxcosθL^2=y^2+x^2-2yxcos\theta ?
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JAKstriked
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wow do i feel dumb...:o:
thanks

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