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In triangle MNP, m = 5 cm, n = 4 cm, and p = 8 cm. Which formula can you use to find P?

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Using the sum of the angle measures of a triangle, °.

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Cannot be determined from the provided information

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Which formula can you use to find b?

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Using the law of cosines, , rounded to the nearest tenth.

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Gabe tried to use the law of cosines to find an unknown angle measure in a triangle. His work is shown. What is Gabe’s error?

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Gabe reversed the order of the 9 and the 4.
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Gabe squared the numbers incorrectly.
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Gabe should not have subtracted 56 from 16 + 49.
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Gabe incorrectly stated that cos–1(9) is not defined.
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Use your answer above to find To the nearest degree, °

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Cannot be determined from the provided information

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