document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=980572>Question 980572</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The sides of a triangle measure 18 inches, 25 inches, and 36 inches. To the nearest degree, what is the measure of the largest angle?  </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "The largest angle is opposite the longest side.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Use the Cosine Law:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "36^2 = 18^2 + 25^2 - 2*18*25*cos(angle)<BR>\n" );
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