Question

For the right triangle find the missing length. Round your answer
to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

Answer:

5.8

Step-by-step explanation:

tangent = opposite over adjacent

10*tan(30) ≈ 5.774

round to the nearest 10th

5.8

Answer 2

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Answer:

  w ≈ 5.8

Step-by-step explanation:

The ratios of side lengths in a 30°-60°-90° "special" right triangle are ...

  1 : √3 : 2

That is, ...

  w/10 = 1/√3

  w = 10/√3 ≈ 5.8