If the length of the longer leg in a 30°-60°-90° triangle is 5V3, what is the length of the shorter leg? A. 3 B. 5 C. 5v2 D. 10

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If the length of the longer leg in a 30°-60°-90° triangle is 5V3, what is the length of the shorter leg?

A. 3
B. 5
C. 5v2
D. 10

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Answer:

B. 5

Explanation:

Let x = length of shorter leg

longer leg =
√(3) times the shorter leg

5
√(3) = x
√(3)

x = 5

Aforwardz answered May 16, 2022