SOLUTION: In a 30 60 90 degree triangle I need to find the unknown side lengths of the triangle. 26 m is on the left side of the triangle. bottom is x . longer side is y. How do i do th

Question 696612: In a 30 60 90 degree triangle I need to find the unknown side lengths of the triangle. 26 m is on the left side of the triangle. bottom is x . longer side is y. How do i do this.
Answer by fcabanski(1391) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
In a 30-60-90 degree triangle the side lengths are in the proportion x:2x:x*sqrt(3) where x is opposite the 30 degree angle, 2x is opposite the 90 degree angle and x*sqrt(3) is opposite the 60 degree angle.

If 26m is opposite the 90 degree angle then 2x = 26 thus x =13. The short leg is 13 and the long leg is 13*sqrt(3).

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