Question

Find the length of side x in simplest radical form with a rational denominator 60 30 x 2

Answer 1

x = √3

Explanation:

Looking at the given triangle,

x is the adjacent side while 2 represents the hypotenuse side.

Now, from trigonometric ratios, we know that;

Adjacent/hypotenuse = cos θ

The angle here will be 30°

Thus;

x/2 = cos 30°

We are told to find x in simplest radical form with a rational denominator.

Thus means we will use the surf value of the angle.

cos 30° in surd form = (√3)/2

Thus;

x/2 = (√3)/2

x = 2 × (√3)/2

x = (√3)/1

x = √3