Question

For the right triangle find the missing length. Round your answer
to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

5.8

Explanation:

tangent = opposite over adjacent

10*tan(30) ≈ 5.774

round to the nearest 10th

5.8

Answer 2

9514 1404 393

Answer:

w ≈ 5.8

Explanation:

The ratios of side lengths in a 30°-60°-90° "special" right triangle are ...

1 : √3 : 2

That is, ...

w/10 = 1/√3

w = 10/√3 ≈ 5.8