SOLUTION: Assume triangle JKL is in the first quadrant, with the measure of angle K = 90°. Suppose triangle JKL is a 30°-60°-90° triangle and segment JK is the side opposite the 60° angle. W
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Question 1039253: Assume triangle JKL is in the first quadrant, with the measure of angle K = 90°. Suppose triangle JKL is a 30°-60°-90° triangle and segment JK is the side opposite the 60° angle. What are the approximate coordinates of point L? Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source):
You don't specify enough parameters for your triangle to be able to answer the question. Based on the specifications you provided, I can describe a 30-60-90 right triangle with the 60-degree vertex at any point in the first quadrant of the plane that you like. More specifically, point L has coordinates such that and .
In fact, for any point you choose in the first quadrant, I can give you a description of a set of points J and K that make a triangle to your specifications and that set will have infinite elements.
John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
