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= Homework: Special Right Triangles (8.2)

Find the value of each variable.
30°
46
y
X= and y =
(Simplify your answers. Type exact answers, using radicals as needed.)
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= Homework: Special Right Triangles (8.2) Find the value of each variable. 30° 46 y-example-1
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Answer:


x=23, y=23\sqrt3

Explanation:

Since this triangle is half an equilateral triangle, x is half of 46 = 23

Use Pythagoras to solve y.

23^2 + y^2 = 46^2


y=23\sqrt3

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rechecking this answer with your lecturer. Tq
= Homework: Special Right Triangles (8.2) Find the value of each variable. 30° 46 y-example-1
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