164k views
4 votes
How to state whether the side lengths are possible. Why or why not?

How to state whether the side lengths are possible. Why or why not?-example-1
User Logan Reed
by
5.6k points

1 Answer

4 votes

This is a 30-60-90 triangle. We know this because there is a right angle (90°) and 60° is given to us. The rule for a 30-60-90 triangle side lengths is x, x√3, and 2x for the hypotenuse.


Therefore, these side lengths are not possible because it does not fit the 30-60-90 triangle side rule.

How to state whether the side lengths are possible. Why or why not?-example-1
User Anton Kesy
by
5.5k points
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.