SOLUTION: Assuming that side c is the longest side, what length for side a will produce a right triangle? In triangle ABC, ∠A = 60°, and side c = 18 ft. Select one: a. 9√3 ft

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Question 1093664: Assuming that side c is the longest side, what length for side a will produce a right triangle? In triangle ABC, ∠A = 60°, and side c = 18 ft.
Select one:
a. 9√3 ft
b. 36 ft
c. 18√3 ft
d. 9 ft

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The description is of a special 30-60-90 right triangle.
Angle at A is 60 degrees. Angle at B is 30 degrees. Angle at C is 90 degrees.

If c=18, then b=9.

Pythagorean Theorem:




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