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Question 882821: To the nearest degree, what is the measure of the largest angle in a triangle with sides measuring 9, 13, 17 centimeters
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To the nearest degree, what is the measure of the largest angle in a triangle with sides measuring 9, 13, 17 centimeters
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The largest angle is opposite the longest side.
Use the cosine law.
(c = 17)

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