In right ARST, RS = ST in Figure 5.40. What are the measures of the angles of thetriangle? If RT =12 V2, what is the length of RS (or ST)?RSFigure 5.40

Given: In a right triangle RST, RT=122 and RS=ST as shown in the figure.

Answered: In right ARST, RS = ST in Figure 5.40.…

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Chapter68: Basic Calculations Of Angles And Sides Of Right Triangles

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In right ARST, RS = ST in Figure 5.40. What are the measures of the angles of the triangle? If RT = 12 V2, what is the length of RS (or ST)? R S Figure 5.40