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Let abc be an equilateral triangle with side length 1. Point n lies on the side bc such that bc = 2cn. Find the length of an.

 Jul 18, 2021
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Since you need it quick, here you go, rounded to 3 sig figs:

\(\fbox{0.433}\)

 Jul 18, 2021
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ummm..test is over now, can you explain please?

Guest Jul 18, 2021
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You've got the wrong answer!!!cheeky

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AN is the height of triangle ABC.

 

Angle ANC = 90 degrees

 

Angle C = 60 degrees

 

Therefore, AN = sin(60) = 0.866

 

btw, CN = 0.433

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