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Solve triangles using the law of cosines
Find AB.
Round to the nearest tenth.

Solve triangles using the law of cosines Find AB. Round to the nearest tenth.-example-1
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It’s what he said !! Hope it helps
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Answer:

From the Law of cosines we see that Line AB^2 (or side c^2) equals

AB^2 = a^2 + b^2 -2ab *cos (C)

AB^2 = 6*6 + 7*7 -2*6 * 7 * cos(59)

AB^2 = 85 -84 * 0.51504

AB^2 = 85 - 43.26336

AB^2 = 41.73664

AB = 6.4603900811

AB = 6.5 (rounded)

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Solve triangles using the law of cosines Find AB. Round to the nearest tenth.-example-1
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