The first of 2 laws specifically for non-right triangles 8-1 Law of Cosines The first of 2 laws specifically for non-right triangles
Notice: Non-right Triangles We will be using this law when the information given fits SSS or SAS patterns. Watch the derivation: You don’t have to reproduce it, just be able to follow it.
B c a y x A C b Law of Cosines
B c a A C b
Area Formula B c a y x A C b
Example Solve ΔABC if a = 3, c = 5 and B = 41º. Now, tonight you might be asked to solve for only one thing. On the review sheet and test you will solve for everything. To the homework: drop 11, 24