In triangle ABC, , and . Calculate .

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A.

  1. Step 1: Use the cosine rule: .
  2. Step 2: .
Answer
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Why not the others: : the sign before 2ab cos C was wrong. : cos 60° was taken as 1 instead of 1/2. : the cosine term was left out.

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