19 12 to y° 20

Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry
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Chapter10: Sequences, Series, And Probability
Section10.2: Arithmetic Sequences
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Use the law of cosines to find the values of x and y
12
19
y
20
o.
to
Transcribed Image Text:12 19 y 20 o. to
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The law of cosines say that cos C=a2+b2-c22ab.

Here, in the given triangle x=12,y=19 and z=20.

Evaluate x° as follows.

cos x°=y2+z2-x22yzcos x°=192+202-12221920cos x°=617760cos x°=0.811842105x°=cos-10.811842105x°35.72°

Therefore, the value of x° is 35.72°.

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