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  • Nov 14, 2009, 06:01 PM
    trach171
    Largest angle in triangle?
    A triangle has sides of length 5,6 and 7 units. Find the largest angle to the nearest minute


    Thanks in advance
  • Nov 14, 2009, 08:39 PM
    Unknown008

    Draw a diagram of the triangle, a sketch will do, with each side larger than the previous.

    Look for the largest angle. You'll see that it lies between the sides of 5 and 6 units.

    Then, use the cosine rule to fond the size of the angle.



    Post what you did.
  • Nov 15, 2009, 03:37 AM
    Capuchin

    You'll also have to convert the digits after the decimal point into minutes (60 minutes in a degree)

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