SOLUTION: The hypotenuse of a 30- 60- 90 triangle has length 17. What is the length of the side opposite the 60 angle? If necessary, round your answer to two decimal places.
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Question 454624: The hypotenuse of a 30- 60- 90 triangle has length 17. What is the length of the side opposite the 60 angle? If necessary, round your answer to two decimal places. Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The hypotenuse of a 30- 60- 90 triangle has length 17. What is the length of the side opposite the 60 angle? If necessary, round your answer to two decimal places.
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Draw the figure.
The side opposite the 30 degree angle is (1/2)17
The side opposite the 60 degree angle = [sqrt(3)/2]17 = 14.72
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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