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Can someone please explain how to do this i am so confused i just want to pass this class please :(

Can someone please explain how to do this i am so confused i just want to pass this-example-1
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Answer:

x=6√3

Explanation:

In 30-60-90 triangles, if the hypotenuse is x, the longest leg is
(x)/(2), and the shortest leg is
(x√(3) )/(2).

If the longest leg is 6, then
(x)/(2) =6

Multiply by 2,


x=12

If x=12,


(12√(3) )/(2)


=6√(3)

So, the shortest leg is 6√3.

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