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5) Find the values of x and y. Write your answers in simplest form. 12 Х 60° y Upload a photo of your work for this question only. You should have two answers. Hint: use the 30/60/90 tic-tac-toe board

5) Find the values of x and y. Write your answers in simplest form. 12 Х 60° y Upload-example-1
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EXPLANATION

Given the 45-45-90 triangle, we can apply the tic-tac-toe board as follows:

x = 6 because the opposite corresponding side is equal to 6 by the 45-45-90 triangle property.


y=x\sqrt[]{2}

Replacing terms:


y=6\sqrt[]{2}

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