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In the figure below, find the exact value of z. (Do not approximate your answer.)

In the figure below, find the exact value of z. (Do not approximate your answer.)-example-1
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Answer:

z=8

Explanation:

Considering the triangle on the RHS,

Let the Unknown side be "x"

from pythagora's theorem,

x ^ 2 = 4 ^ 2 - 2 ^ 2 x = √(4 ^ 2 - 2 ^ 2)

x = √(16 - 4)

x = √12

cos alpha = 2/4 , alpha = arccos(2/4)

alpha = 60°

< ABC + theta + alpha = 180°

theta = 180 - alpha - <ABC

theta = 180 - 60 - 90

theta = 30°

Now Considering the triangle on the LHS,

tan 30 = (√12)/y

y = (√12)/(tan 30°)

y = 6

z = y + 2

z = 8

In the figure below, find the exact value of z. (Do not approximate your answer.)-example-1
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