the formula for figuring out triangle side lengths is called the pythagorean theorem. it says a^2+b^2=c^2. c is always the hypotenuese of the triangle. we are trying to find he height not the hypotenuese so we say c^2-b^2=a^2.
The formula for infinite geometric series is equal to a1 / (1-r) where in this problem a1 is equal to 8 and r is equal to 4. In this case, r is not equal to less than 1. This means the sum should be infinity and cannot be determined definitely.