Algebra 2 Common Core

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ISBN 10: 0133186024
ISBN 13: 978-0-13318-602-4

Chapter 14 - Trigonometric Identities and Equations - 14-5 The Law of Cosines - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 939: 7

Answer

$x\approx37.1$

Work Step by Step

The Law of Cosines must be used in form $b^{2}=a^{2}+c^{2}-2ac\cdot23\cos{B}$. $b^{2}=a^{2}+c^{2}-2ac\cos{B}$ $x^{2}=23^{2}+20^{2}-2(23)(20)\cos119°$ $x^{2} \approx 1375.0249$. $x \approx \sqrt {1375.0249}$ $x \approx 37.1$
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