Question

Find the length of side x in simplest radical form with a rational denominator.

Answer 1

x = 3

Explanation:

Since this is a right triangle, we can use trig functions

tan theta = opp side / adj side

tan 30 = sqrt(3) / x

x tan 30 = sqrt(3)

x = sqrt(3) / tan 30

x =sqrt(3) / (1 / sqrt(3))

x = sqrt(3) * sqrt(3)

x = 3