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Chapter9: Real Numbers And Right Triangles
Section9.5: The Distance And Midpoint Formulas
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**Find the Length \( a \)**

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Consider the right-angled triangle shown in the diagram. The given information includes:

- An angle of \( 60^\circ \),
- The hypotenuse with a length of \( 9.8 \) yards,
- A side of the triangle is labeled \( a \).

**Task:**

Find the length of side \( a \).

**Diagram Description:**

- The right triangle is labeled with a right angle at the bottom left.
- The side opposite the \( 60^\circ \) angle is labeled \( a \).
- The hypotenuse, which is the side opposite the right angle, is labeled \( 9.8 \) yards.

**Input Box:**

- There is an input box for the value of \( a \) with the unit "yd" (yards) beside it.

**Question Help:**

- There is a link to "Message instructor" for assistance.

**Action Button:**

- A blue "Submit Question" button is available for submitting your answer.

Remember to use relevant trigonometric ratios or relationships to find the length of side \( a \).
Transcribed Image Text:**Find the Length \( a \)** --- Consider the right-angled triangle shown in the diagram. The given information includes: - An angle of \( 60^\circ \), - The hypotenuse with a length of \( 9.8 \) yards, - A side of the triangle is labeled \( a \). **Task:** Find the length of side \( a \). **Diagram Description:** - The right triangle is labeled with a right angle at the bottom left. - The side opposite the \( 60^\circ \) angle is labeled \( a \). - The hypotenuse, which is the side opposite the right angle, is labeled \( 9.8 \) yards. **Input Box:** - There is an input box for the value of \( a \) with the unit "yd" (yards) beside it. **Question Help:** - There is a link to "Message instructor" for assistance. **Action Button:** - A blue "Submit Question" button is available for submitting your answer. Remember to use relevant trigonometric ratios or relationships to find the length of side \( a \).
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