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Find the values of x y and z

Find the values of x y and z-example-1

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Answer:

  • x = 18√2
  • y = 18√3
  • z = 36

Explanation:

These "special" right triangles have side length ratios that it is useful to remember.

45°-45°-90° triangle

Sides have the ratios 1 : 1 : √2. That is, x is √2 times as long as the side length shown as 18.

x = 18√2

30°-60°-90° triangle

Shortest to longest, sides have the ratios ...

1 : √3 : 2

That is, y is √3 times the length of the side marked 18, and z is 2 times the length of the side marked 18.

y = 18√3

z = 2·18 = 36

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