In a 30-60-90 triangle, the long leg is _____ the short leg?
2 times
3 times
√2 times
√3 times
2 times
3 times
√2 times
√3 times
2 Answers
Feb 9, 2018
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Explanation:
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Feb 9, 2018
Explanation:
In a
tan 60^@="opposite"/"adjacent"="long leg"/"short leg"
We also know that
tan60^@ = "long leg"/"short leg"
=>sqrt3" "="long leg"/"short leg"
=>"long leg" = sqrt3 xx "short leg"
A common diagram for such a triangle is:
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This and the one for the 45-45-90 triangle are useful to memorize!