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Line segment yv of rectangle yvwx measures 24 units. what is the length of line segment yx?

User MichiZH
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By definition, the rectangle area is given by:

A = w * l
Where,
w: width of the rectangle
l: length of the rectangle
Substituting values we have:

A = (yv) * (yx) A = (24) * (yx)
Therefore, the value of wx is given by:

yx = (A)/(24)
Answer:
the length of line segment yx is:

yx = (A)/(24)
User HosseinAgha
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Answer:


yx=8√(3)\ units

Explanation:

see the attached figure to better understand the problem

we know that

In the given rectangle


xw=yv


yx=vw


tan(30\°)=(vw)/(xw)

solve for vw


vw=xwtan(30\°)

we have


xw=yv=24\ units


tan(30\°)=(√(3))/(3)

substitute


vw=(24)(√(3))/(3)


vw=8√(3)\ units

remember that


yx=vw

so


yx=8√(3)\ units

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