SOLUTION: In a 30-60-90 triangle, what is the length of the hypotenuse when the shorter leg is 7 in.? Could you also explain to me how to do it? Thank you.

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Question 1077514: In a 30-60-90 triangle, what is the length of the hypotenuse when the shorter leg is 7 in.?
Could you also explain to me how to do it? Thank you.
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Answer by amfagge92(93) About Me  (Show Source):
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draw your triangle and put the angles accordingly, then use sine rule.

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In a 30-60-90 triangle, what is the length of the hypotenuse when the shorter leg is 7 in.?
Could you also explain to me how to do it? Thank you.
A 30-60-90 triangle is referred to as a SPECIAL triangle. Another is the 45-45-90 triangle.

With the shorter leg of the 30-60-90 triangle being 7 inches, the hypotenuse is calculated as: 

That's it! Nothing else!