In a 30-60-90 triangle, if the side opposite the 30° angle has a length of x, then:
- The other side has a length of x√3
- The hypotenuse has a length of 2x
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Philip P.
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Which leg is AC, the one opposite the 30° angle or the leg next to (adjacent) the 30° angle?
- If AC is the leg opposite to the 30° angle, then 12 = x. The hypotenuse is 2x, so it's 2*12 = 24
- If AC is the leg adjacent to the 30° angle, then 12 = x√3 and 4√3 = x. The hypotenuse is 2x so it would be 2*4√3 = 8√3
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