Find the missing sides of a triangle given a 30 60 90 triangle

Find the missing sides of a triangle given a 30 60 90 triangle

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains the properties and relationships of 30-60-90 triangles compared to 45-45-90 triangles. It covers how to calculate the hypotenuse from the short leg by multiplying by two, and how to find the short leg from the hypotenuse by dividing by two. The tutorial also details the process of finding the long leg from the short leg by multiplying by the square root of three. Additionally, it explains the multiplication of square roots in the context of these triangle calculations.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the formula to calculate the long leg using the short leg in a 306090 triangle?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How does multiplying by sqrt 3 help in finding the long leg from the short leg?

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