SOLUTION: A right triangle has the hypotenuse c=12cm and an angle A=30 degrees. Side a, opposite angle A, equals?

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Question 565012: A right triangle has the hypotenuse c=12cm and an angle A=30 degrees. Side a, opposite angle A, equals?
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A right triangle has the hypotenuse c=12cm and an angle A=30 degrees. Side a, opposite angle A, equals?
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Fact: The side opposite a 30 degree angle of a right triangle
is (1/2) the length of the hypotenuse.
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a = 6 cm
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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