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Find the length of side x in simplest radical form with a rational denominator.

Find the length of side x in simplest radical form with a rational denominator.-example-1
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Answer:

x = 2√3

Explanation:

The sides of a 30-60-90 triangle are always in the ratio 1:√3:2.

The length of the side opposite the 90° angle is 4, so the length of the side opposite the 30° angle is 2 and the length of the side opposite the 60° angle is 2√3.

x = 2√3

Find the length of side x in simplest radical form with a rational denominator.-example-1
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