This is a special kind of right triangle, called a 30-60-90 triangle.
Across from the 30 degree angle, the side is equal to x. Across from the 60 degree angle, the side is equal to x
. And across from the 90 degree angle, the side is equal to 2x.
Using what we know about 30-60-90 triangles, lets first solve for x. We know that the hypotenuse, given, is equal to 6.
2x = 6
x = 3
Then, we are looking for the side opposite of the 60 degree angle. So its value is x
.
x = 3
3 *
= 3 ![\sqrt{3}](/tpl/images/1099/8875/ba4cb.png)
y = 3
(option D)
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