Finding coordinates of C in triangle with sides 4, 3, 5

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A(0,0)
and i know that AB=4 BC=3 AC =5
BC goes diagonally downward into the direction of the third "quadrant".

how can i find C(x,y) ? thnx
 
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tukilala said:
A(0,0)
and i know that AB=4 BC=3 AC =5
BC goes diagonally downward into the direction of the third "quadrant".

how can i find C(x,y) ? thnx

Hi tukilala! Welcome to PF! :smile:

Well, for a start, it's a 3,4,5 triangle …

so the angle at B is … ? :wink:
 
tukilala said:
200 degrees

show us how you calculated that :wink: