Question

How to compute the hypotenuse h of the triangle in Node.js

Answer 1

// Legs of the triangle
const a = 9;
const b = 7;

// Method 1: Using Math.sqrt and Math.pow
const h1 = Math.sqrt(Math.pow(a, 2) + Math.pow(b, 2));
console.log("The hypotenuse (h) is:", h1.toFixed(6));

// Method 2: Using direct multiplication
const h2 = Math.sqrt(a * a + b * b);
console.log("The hypotenuse (h) is:", h2.toFixed(6));

// Method 3: Using Math.hypot (preferred for clarity and stability)
const h3 = Math.hypot(a, b);
console.log("The hypotenuse (h) is:", h3.toFixed(6));




/*
run:

The hypotenuse (h) is: 11.401754
The hypotenuse (h) is: 11.401754
The hypotenuse (h) is: 11.401754

*/

 

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