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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the formula for solving a triangle with the law of cosines if you have all the side lengths but need to find the angles?

OpenStudy (amistre64):

c^2 - a^2 - b^2 -------------- = cosC 2ab

OpenStudy (amistre64):

its the law of cosines solved for cosC

OpenStudy (amistre64):

to get the angle youll need to take the consine inverse tho... and keep in mind that cos^-1 spits an angle out in the range of 0 to pi...so adjust as needed

OpenStudy (amistre64):

hah... i see a typo

OpenStudy (amistre64):

/-2ab... | c^2 - a^2 - b^2 | cos^-1 |--------------- | = C ; adjusted of course | -2ab |

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