Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A.

  1. Step 1: Use the half equilateral triangle with sides , and and angles , , .
  2. Step 2: At the opposite side is and the adjacent is 1, so .
Answer
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Why not the others: : this is . : this is . 1: this is .

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