CPM Homework Help : GC Problem 4-86

A right triangle with a base of 6, height of x, and hypotenuse of y. The 60 degrees angle is opposite side, x. Find $x$ and $y$ in the diagram at right. Show all of the steps leading to your answer.

Hint:

Refer to the Math Notes box in Lesson 4.1.4 to help you solve for $x$ .

More Help:

Now use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for $y$ .

Answer:

$x\approx10.39$ , $y=12$