Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 13, Trigonometric Ratios and Functions - 13.6 Apply the Law of Cosines - 13.6 Exercises - Skill Practice - Page 892: 34

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We are given $a, c, b$. Use law of cosines to find $c$: $$a^2=a^2+a^2-2aa\cos A\\a^2=2a^2-2a^2\cos A\\\cos A=\frac{1}{2}$$ Doing the same, we get: $\cos B=\frac{1}{2}\\\cos C=\frac{1}{2}$ Find: $\arccos(\cos A)=\arccos (\frac{1}{2})\\A=\arccos (\frac{1}{2})\\ \rightarrow A_1=60^\circ \vee A_2=300^\circ\\\rightarrow A=60^\circ$ Since the sum of the triangle is $180^\circ$, we obtain: $$A+B+C=180^\circ\\60^\circ+60^\circ+60^\circ=180^\circ$$ The following equality is true. All the angles in an equilateral triangle have the measure of $60^\circ$.
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