Q. (8) Angle S is 90 degrees and angle T is 45 degrees. Side ST is 3 feet. How long is side SU ?
Identify Triangle Type: Since angle S is 90 degrees, angle T is 45 degrees, and ST is 3 feet, triangle STU is a right-angled isosceles triangle (because the angles are 45, 45, and 90 degrees).
Apply Property of Right-Angled Isosceles Triangle: In a right-angled isosceles triangle, the lengths of the two legs are equal. So, side ST is equal to side SU.
Determine Length of Side SU: Therefore, the length of side SU is also 3 feet.