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Geometry question I need help with:-example-1
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We denote triangle ABC, angle A measures 90°, angle B measures 30° and angle C measures 60°.

We apply the cosine of 30 degrees, becuase m(∡A) = 90° and find the hypotenuse of triangle ABC:

cos = (adjacent side) / (hypotenuse)

⇔ cos B = AB/BC ⇔

⇔ cos 30° = 8√3/v ⇔

⇔ √3/2 = 8√3/v ⇔

⇔ √3 • v = 2 • 8√3 ⇔

⇔ v√3 = 16√3 ⇔

⇔ v = 16√3 ÷ √3 ⇔

v = 16 millimeters

Hope that helps! Good luck! :)

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