What is the length of the hypotenuse of a 30-60-90 triangle if the side opposite the 60-degree angle is 6√3 ?(1 point)

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12
12

12√3
12 Start Root 3 End Root

6
6

2√3

1 answer

In a 30-60-90 triangle, the ratios of the lengths of the sides are as follows:

  • The side opposite the 30-degree angle is \( x \).
  • The side opposite the 60-degree angle is \( x\sqrt{3} \).
  • The hypotenuse is \( 2x \).

Given that the side opposite the 60-degree angle is \( 6\sqrt{3} \), we can set up the equation:

\[ x\sqrt{3} = 6\sqrt{3} \]

Dividing both sides by \( \sqrt{3} \):

\[ x = 6 \]

Next, we find the length of the hypotenuse:

\[ \text{Hypotenuse} = 2x = 2 \times 6 = 12 \]

Thus, the length of the hypotenuse is \( \boxed{12} \).