Find the cosine of the angle of separation between a = (1, 1, 2) and b = (-2, 1, 5). cos (a) =??? [Be sure to simplify as much as possible!]

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Find the cosine of the angle of separation between a = (1, 1, 2) and b = (-2, 1, 5).
cos (a) =???
[Be sure to simplify as much as possible!]
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