In triangle , side , and angle . Calculate the length of side .
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D.
- Step 1: State the cosine rule for side : .
- Step 2: Substitute the known values, noting that : .
- Step 3: Take the square root: .
Answer
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Why not the others: makes a sign error by subtracting (); simply adds ; uses .
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