Question

Triangle RST is an equilateral triangle. TX is perpendicular to RS.

If TX= 6

RX = ?

Either :

3
2 sqroot (3)
6 sqroot (3)
12

Answer 1

you can draw a figure from the info right?

Answer 2

Yes one second :)

Answer 3

let x is the length of side the equilateral triangle. to find x, u can use the formula :
1/2 * x * sqrt(3) = 6 (the 6 is given)
solve for x, then RX is half of side triangle (from figure)

Answer 4

Thank you! Let me see if I understand...

Answer 5

I get it :) thanks!

Answer 6

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