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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Given side AB in ΔABC has length x, what is the length of side AC?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (anonymous):

use trigonomeytry sin 30 = AB / AC = x / AC AC = x / sin 30

OpenStudy (mertsj):

In the 30-60-90 special right triangle, the side opposite the 30 degree angle is 1/2 the hypotenuse.

OpenStudy (mertsj):

If the side opposite the 30 degree angle is x, as is the case in your problem, the hypotenuse must be 2x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh - yep - forgot that

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