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In Δefg, e = 300 cm, f = 910 cm and ∠g=152°. Find the length of g, to the nearest centimeter.

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The length of side g in Δefg can be found using the Law of Cosines with the given measurements of sides e, f, and the angle ∠g. You substitute the values into the formula to calculate g² and then take the square root to find the length of side g, rounding to the nearest centimeter.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the length of side g in triangle Δefg, we can apply the Law of Cosines, as we have the lengths of sides e and f and the measurement of angle ∠g. The Law of Cosines is stated as:

c² = a² + b² - 2ab·cos(γ)

Where c is the length of the side opposite angle γ, and a and b are the lengths of the other two sides of the triangle.

In this case, to find the length of side g, we use:

g² = e² + f² - 2ef·cos(∠G)

Substituting the given values:

g² = 300² + 910² - 2·(300)·(910)·cos(152°)

Calculating the value of g, we make sure to round to the nearest centimeter as requested.

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