1. **Problem statement:** Given a right triangle with hypotenuse $6\sqrt{3}$ and an angle of $30^\circ$, find the lengths of sides $x$ (adjacent to $30^\circ$) and $y$ (opposite to $30^\circ$).
2. **Formula and rules:** In a right triangle, for an angle $\theta$, the side opposite is $\text{hypotenuse} \times \sin(\theta)$ and the side adjacent is $\text{hypotenuse} \times \cos(\theta)$.
3. **Calculate $x$ (adjacent side):**
$$x = 6\sqrt{3} \times \cos(30^\circ)$$
Recall $\cos(30^\circ) = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$.
$$x = 6\sqrt{3} \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$$
Simplify:
$$x = 6 \times \cancel{\sqrt{3}} \times \frac{\cancel{\sqrt{3}}}{2} = 6 \times \frac{3}{2} = 9$$
4. **Calculate $y$ (opposite side):**
$$y = 6\sqrt{3} \times \sin(30^\circ)$$
Recall $\sin(30^\circ) = \frac{1}{2}$.
$$y = 6\sqrt{3} \times \frac{1}{2} = 3\sqrt{3}$$
5. **Answer:**
$$x = 9, \quad y = 3\sqrt{3}$$
6. **Match with options:** Option C) $x=9$, $y=3\sqrt{3}$ is correct.
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