SOLUTION: If a triangle has sides a = 6, b = 15, c = 12, determine angle C.

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Question 977599: If a triangle has sides a = 6, b = 15, c = 12, determine angle C.
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Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use the law of cosines,


Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Use the Law of Cosines





Just plug in the numbers and do the arithmetic.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

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