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Law of Sines and Law of Cosines — a Deeper Look — Quiz

Question 3 • Precalculus

Solve the Law of cosines: c squared is equal to A squared plus b squared minus 2 A b cosine cap c for cosine cap c .

Answer
A
cosine cap c is equal to the fraction with numerator negative c squared plus A squared plus b squared and denominator negative 2 A b
B
cosine cap c is equal to the fraction with numerator A squared plus b squared minus c squared and denominator 2 A b
C
cosine cap c is equal to the fraction with numerator c squared minus A squared minus b squared and denominator 2 A b
D
cosine cap c is equal to the fraction with numerator A squared plus b squared plus c squared and denominator negative 2 A b

Explanation

Start with c² = A² + b² − 2Ab cos C. Subtract c² from both sides and add 2Ab cos C to both sides to get 2Ab cos C = A² + b² − c². Dividing by 2Ab gives cos C = (A² + b² − c²)/(2Ab), which is choice B.

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