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What does it mean to "solve a triangle"

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<a href="/trigonometric-functions/4-right-triangle-applications.php">4. The Right Triangle and Applications</a>

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I don't understand the meaning of the sentence

Hello Deyanza

The answer to Example 2 on that page says:

   To "solve" a triangle means to find the unknown sides and angles.

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