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

60°
X
V5
30°

Find the length of side x in simplest radical form with a rational denominator. 60° X-example-1

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Answer:

2
√(5)

Explanation:

this is a 30-60-90 Δ and the ratio of the sides are 1 :
√(3) : 2

1 / 2 =
√(5) / x

cross-multiply: x = 2
√(5)

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