If the hypotenuse of a 30-60-90 degree triangle is 14, what is the short leg?

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Maxdownunder · Answer 1 · 2023-08-11T15:34:41+0000

Answer:

7 units

Explanation:

The short leg is opposite the 30 degree angle

sin 30 = opposite side/ hypotenuse

Hypotenuse * sin 30 = opposite side = 14 * 1/2 = 7 units