Question

Find the indicated side of the triangle !!!

Answer 1

b = 6

Explanation:

The above questions is trigonometry where hypothenus = 12; opposite = b; and adjacent = a. Applying SOHCAHTOA principle, the appropriate is

Sine = opposite/hypothesis, since we are to find the value of b. Thus,

Sine 30 = b/12

0.5 =b/12

By cross multiplying,

b = 0.5 × 12

b = 6

Answer 2

The correct answer is b = 6 √3 units

Explanation:

Let's recall that we can use the following ratio for the sides of a 90 - 60 - 30 triangle:

1 : √3 : 2, where 2 is the hypotenuse.

Upon saying that, we have that in our triangle:

Hypotenuse = 12 units

a = 6 units

b = 6 √3 units

The correct answer is b = 6 √3 units