Mathematics 10 — Exercise Review · Q1 (vii)

Full question

Which is a correct cosine law?

OptionValue
acosα=(b²+a²−c²)/(2ab)
bcosβ=(c²+b²−a²)/(2cb)
ccosγ=(a²+b²−c²)/(2ab)
dcosγ=(ca²+b²−c²)/(2ab)

Step-by-step solution

  1. γ is opposite c and is included between a and b.

Answer

(c) cosγ=(a²+b²−c²)/(2ab)