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In a triangle, if a = 5, b = 6, c = 7, use the cosine rule to find angle A:

Answer: cos A = 60/84.

  • A cos A = 60/84
  • B cos A = 5/7
  • C cos A = 10/12
  • D cos A = 60/60

Correct answer: A. cos A = 60/84

Explanation: cos A = (b² + c² - a²)/2bc = (36+49-25)/(2×6×7) = 60/84 = 5/7. A = cos⁻¹(5/7).

xy0 deg30 deg45 deg (1/sqrt2, 1/sqrt2)60 deg90 degcos45sin45

Unit circle with standard angles 0, 30, 45, 60, 90 degrees; at 45 degrees the point is (cos45, sin45) = (1/sqrt2, 1/sqrt2).

Concept context

Ratios, identities, and applications in triangles

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