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cosines law (Theorem)

Cosines Law.
Let $ a,b,c$ be the sides of a triangle, and let $ A$ the angle opposite to $ a$. Then

$\displaystyle a^2=b^2+c^2-2bc \cos A.$
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See Also: sines law, Pythagorean theorem, derivation of cosines law, cosines law, Stewart's theorem, sines law proof, sines law proof, proof of Stewart's theorem

Other names:  law of cosines
Keywords:  Cosine, Sine, Trigonometry, Triangle

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Cross-references: opposite, angle, triangle, sides
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for a good laugh by drini on 2001-08-21 01:30:01
check out version 1
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