10. In a 30-60-90 triangle, this leg is $\frac{1}{2}$ of the hypotenuse. A. Hypotenuse B. Leg C. Longer leg D. Shorter Leg
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This means that the length of the shorter leg is 1 unit, the length of the longer leg is 2 units, and the length of the hypotenuse is 3 units. So, in this triangle, the shorter leg is 1/3 of the hypotenuse. Show more…
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