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6. Find angle A

Law of sines and cosines

6. Find angle A Law of sines and cosines-example-1

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Explanation:

Law of cosines c^2 = a^2 + b^2 - 2ab cos Φ where Φ is the angle between sides a and b

30^2 = 20^2 + 17^2 - 2(20)(17) cos Φ Solve for cos Φ = -.31029

so Φ = 108 degrees

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