In a triangle two sides have lengths 5 and 7 and the angle between them is . Find the third side.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. , from the cosine rule
- Step 1: Use . Step 2. , so . **Answer: . Why not the others:** adding the cosine term, omitting it, or ignoring the angle each give a different value.
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