2. A chocolate-cake is triangular in shape. Each side measures 10 inches. If the cake is subdivided equally into two by slicing from one corner perpendicular to the opposite side, how long is that edge where the cake is sliced? (Hint: use the 30°-60°-90° Right Triangle Theorem to show your solutions) Solution:

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2. A chocolate-cake is triangular in shape. Each side measures 10 inches. If the cake is
subdivided equally into two by slicing from one corner perpendicular to the opposite side, how
long is that edge where the cake is sliced? (Hint: use the 30° -60°-90° Right Triangle
Theorem to show your solutions)
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Transcribed Image Text:2. A chocolate-cake is triangular in shape. Each side measures 10 inches. If the cake is subdivided equally into two by slicing from one corner perpendicular to the opposite side, how long is that edge where the cake is sliced? (Hint: use the 30° -60°-90° Right Triangle Theorem to show your solutions) Solution:
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