Question

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

Answer 1

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Answer:

(4√3)/3

Explanation:

You know the ratio of side lengths is ...

x : 4 = 1 : √3

Then ...

x = 4/√3

Multiply by (√3)/(√3) to rationalize the denominator:

x = (4√3)/3