SOLUTION: If the shorter leg of a 30-60-90 triangle is 10 inches how big is the shortest one?

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Question 313738: If the shorter leg of a 30-60-90 triangle is 10 inches how big is the shortest one?
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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The shortest one is 10 inches. Is this a trick question, or did you ask it wrong? The longest side will be 20 inches.

Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired
Seminole State College of Florida
Altamonte Springs Campus