Question

PLEASE HELP x = ___ units

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 16 units

Step-by-step explanation:

∆ABC is a 45-45-90 triangle, and ∆BCD is a 30-60-90 triangle.

If side opposite of 90° [∆] = x, side opposite of 45° [∆] = x / √2 = x √ 2 / 2.

Given side AC is opposite of 90° [∆ABC] = 32 √ 2, side opposite of 45° [∆ABC] = 32 √ 2 / √ 2 = 32 which is AB or BC.

Since side BC is part of BCD.

Side opposite of 90° [∆BCD] = BC = 32.

Since x is opposite of 30° [∆BCD].

x = Side opposite of 90° [∆BCD] / 2 = 32 / 2 = 16.