The only other possible meaning I can see is that a2 + b2 means a^2 + b^2. In the case that is a formula that cannot be simplified further, although it could be written as (a + b)^2 - 2ab or (a - b)^2 + 2ab. ... Originally Answered: What is the formula of a2+b2?
For this case what you should do is use the following trigonometric relationship:
tan (x) = C.O / C.A
Where
x: angle
C.O: opposite leg
C.A: adjoining catheto
Substituting the values we have:
tan (60) = long / short
tan (60) = long / 2
long = 2 * tan (60)
long = 3.46
Answer:
long = 3.46
100 divided by 2 equals to 50