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If in `DeltaABC, angleB = 90^(@), AB = 6sqrt(3)` and AC = 12, find BC.

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To solve the problem, we will use the Pythagorean theorem, which is applicable in right-angled triangles. In triangle ABC, angle B is 90 degrees, AB is given as \(6\sqrt{3}\), and AC is given as \(12\). We need to find the length of side BC. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the sides of the triangle**: - Let \(AB = 6\sqrt{3}\) (one leg) - Let \(BC = x\) (the other leg) - Let \(AC = 12\) (the hypotenuse) 2. **Apply the Pythagorean theorem**: The Pythagorean theorem states that in a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides. Therefore, we can write: \[ AC^2 = AB^2 + BC^2 \] Substituting the known values: \[ 12^2 = (6\sqrt{3})^2 + x^2 \] 3. **Calculate the squares**: - Calculate \(12^2\): \[ 12^2 = 144 \] - Calculate \((6\sqrt{3})^2\): \[ (6\sqrt{3})^2 = 6^2 \cdot (\sqrt{3})^2 = 36 \cdot 3 = 108 \] 4. **Set up the equation**: Now we can substitute these values back into the equation: \[ 144 = 108 + x^2 \] 5. **Isolate \(x^2\)**: To find \(x^2\), we rearrange the equation: \[ x^2 = 144 - 108 \] \[ x^2 = 36 \] 6. **Solve for \(x\)**: Taking the square root of both sides gives: \[ x = \sqrt{36} = 6 \] 7. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the length of side \(BC\) is \(6\) units. ### Final Answer: BC = 6 units.
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