SOLUTION: In triangle RST, angle RST is 90, angle T measures 40, and W is a point on side RT such that angle RWS measures 100. Which of the following segments has the shortest length? (

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Question 310621: In triangle RST, angle RST is 90, angle T measures 40, and W is a point on side RT such that angle RWS measures 100. Which of the following segments has the shortest length?

(A) RS
(B) ST
(C) RW
(D) TW
(E) SW

Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
RW = 30 degrees after doing the math on paper.
So, it is the shortest length or side.