radomes.openskiesproject.org
Theresam7
Theresam7 Theresam7
  • 10-01-2017
  • Mathematics
Answered

How do you find the length of the short leg on a 30°-60°-90° triangle when all you have is the long leg?

Verified Answer :

apologiabiology
apologiabiology apologiabiology
  • 10-01-2017

the ratios of the sides
hypotnuse=2x
x=short leg (oposite 30)
x√3=long leg (oposite 60)

long leg=x√3
to find x, divide by √3
longleg/√3=short leg=x
rationalize denomenator, times √3/√3
(longleg√3)/3=short leg

the legnth of the short leg is
(longleg√3)/3

Answer Link

Related Questions

eliminate 3x2y4 8x3y6
solve for n 6n1212
What is the purpose of finding a central idea in writing a It shows the reader the authors publication information b It shows the reader how to write a new piec
What is the value of the expression $(0.2)^3$?
True or False: To solve $-2x = 12$, you would add 2 to both sides of the equation. A. True B. False
The Woman with Two SkinsWhat could be called ironically paradoxical about what happens to the kingin this storySouthern Nigerian FolktaleEYAMBA I of Calabar was
Which of the following is not a defining characteristic of soil amineral composition bhumidity ctexture dcolor
Write an equation of the line that passes through the points 0404 and 210210 y
Consider the following properties I Objects made of silver become tarnished II The red color of rubies is due to the presence of chromium ions III The boiling p
The Mayan political structure has been most closely compared to that of whom