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LOOK AT THE SCREENSHOT PLS HELP!!!

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

LOOK AT THE SCREENSHOT PLS HELP!!! Find the length of side x in simplest radical form-example-1
User Jc John
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Answer:

x = 1.63 units

Explanation:

For 30 degree angle,

Hypotenuse = x

Base =
\sqrt2

We know that,


\cos\theta=(B)/(H)

B is base and H is the hypotenuse

So,


\cos(30)=(\sqrt2)/(x)\\\\x=(\sqrt2)/(\cos(30))\\\\x=1.63

So, the value of x is equal to 1.63 units.

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