Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of the longer leg. (Hint: This is a 30°-60°-90° triangle.)

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Question

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of the longer leg. (Hint: This is a 30°-60°-90° triangle.)



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2

campayne · Answer

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jadeishere · Answer

1^2 + b^2 = 2^2
1 + b^2 = 4
b^2 = 3
sq rt of 3 = b

jadeishere · Answer

@sweetburger @AloneS @.Sam. 
Did I do something wrong or is the answer not there?

sweetburger · Answer

You're completely correct.

sweetburger · Answer

its a 30 60 90 special triangle. The missing side must be $$\sqrt{3}$$

campayne · Answer

@sweetburger you're picture is AMAZING

sweetburger · Answer

lol ty

jadeishere · Answer

Then why's not there? I was literally on the verge of freaking out thinking I couldn't do simple math
And yes, amazing pic

campayne · Answer

i might be the only one who knows where its from

osprey · Answer

A 30 60 90 triangle has sides of 1, 2, and root 3. The hypotenuse, which is the longest side is 2. |dw:1469769576938:dw|