$A(a_1,a_2)$ is the first point, $B(b_1,b_2)$ is the second point and $d_1=BC$, $d_2=CA$ and $d_3=AB$ are known distances from each points to the other. How to find $C(c_1,c_2)$?
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Distances need two arguments, which distance is d1? Is it d(A,B) or d(A,C) or the min or the max of them? – Emil Feb 28 '17 at 06:28
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I can't see the picture. – GNUSupporter 8964民主女神 地下教會 Feb 28 '17 at 20:40
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Build the equation of circle 1 (centered at A, radius $= d_2$). It is $(x - a_1)^2 + (y - a_2)^2 = (d_2)^2$.
Do the same thing to circle 2 ((centered at B, radius $= d_3$).
Combine the two equations to get one linear equation in x and y.
Solve the linear equation and one of the circle equations.
Note: A quadratic equation has two roots.
Mick
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