Question

24. Solve for x and y.​

Answer 1

x = 10√3 and y = 10

Explanation:

We have the triangle 30° - 60° - 90°. The sides are in ratio 1 : √3 : 2.

(look at the picture).

We have 2a = 20. Therefore a = y = 20 : 2 = 10 and a√3 = x = 10√3