The shortest leg is the side opposite the 30 degree angle . The hypotenuse which would be the longest side is twice the 30 degree side so it is 10.
so the answer is D 10 inches
Moe T.
asked 04/17/194.The shorter leg of a 30°-60°-90° triangle measures 5 inches. What is the length of the longer leg?
A. inches
B. inches
C. inches
D. inches
The shortest leg is the side opposite the 30 degree angle . The hypotenuse which would be the longest side is twice the 30 degree side so it is 10.
so the answer is D 10 inches
Greg F. answered 04/17/19
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