In a 30-60-90 right triangle, if the hypotenuse is 24 units, the length of the adjacent side to the 60-degree angle isunits.
Answer & Analysis
Analysis
Question Analysis
This problem tests the understanding of the properties of a 30-60-90 triangle and the application of the cosine function.
Key Concept Explanation
In a 30-60-90 triangle, the sides are in the ratio 1:√3:2, where the hypotenuse is twice the length of the shorter leg (opposite the 30-degree angle).
Step-by-step Solution
1. Identify the given value: hypotenuse = 24 units.
2. Use the cosine of 60 degrees:
3. Set up the equation:
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