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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The length of the hypotenuse of a 30°-60°-90° triangle is 12. Find the perimeter.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Directrix

Directrix (directrix):

The theorem you need is attached.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so would the base be 6?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the leg on the botttom?

Directrix (directrix):

Look at the attached diagram and post what you think the simplified perimeter is.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

24√3?

Directrix (directrix):

NO. 6 and 12 sum to 18 but 6 times square root of 3 and 18 are not like terms and cannot be further simplified. So, leave the answer at 18 + 6*sqrt(3) @matt4400

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