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Can someone please help me with this retake question?? i don't know what i did wrong and i really need help

x = ___ units

Can someone please help me with this retake question?? i don't know what i did wrong-example-1
User Gjon
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x = 24

Explanation:

First, find the length RT. Note that we can use the definition of sine 60:

sin 60° = (12√3)/RT

Solving for RT,

RT = (12√3)/sin60° , sin 60 = (√3)/2

= 24

Since ∆QRT is a 45°-90°-45° triangle, that means that

x = RT = 24

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