The Cosine Rule A B C a b c
The Cosine Rule A B C a b c
A B C a b c
When To Use The Cosine Rule. The Cosine Rule can be used to find a third side of a triangle if you have the other two sides and the angle between them o L89 o W 147 o 8 11 M
Calculating Sides Using The Cosine Rule(1). Calculate the length AC 30m 55° 40m
30m 55° 40m b a c
Calculating Sides Using The Cosine Rule(2). Calculate the length CB 100 ° 13cm 5cm
100 ° 13cm 5cm b a c
Rearranging the cosine rule. You now have a formula for finding an angle if you know all three sides of the triangle.
Calculating Angles Using The Cosine Rule (1). Calculate the angle CAB
b a c ?
Calculating Angles Using The Cosine Rule (2). Calculate the angle ?
B A C b a c