SOLUTION: Given a right triangle ABC, if side AB has length 4 and side BC has length 3 what is cosine of angle C?

Question 1163869: Given a right triangle ABC, if side AB has length 4 and side BC has length 3 what is cosine of angle C?
Found 2 solutions by greenestamps, josgarithmetic:
Answer by greenestamps(13215) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

The description of the problem is not sufficient.

The question can't be answered without knowing which angle is the right angle.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First, try to draw your triangle; NEXT you have two choices. Either AC is 5, or AC is . MAYBE...
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