Question

In triangle MNP, m = 5 cm, n = 4 cm, and p = 8 cm. Which formula can you use to find P?

Answer 1

Answer:

c

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:
8² = 4² + 5² - 2(4)(5) cos(P)
which is the third option

Explanation:
The general rule of cosine is:
a² = b² + c² - 2bc*cos(A)

In our triangle:
a is substituted by p = 8 cm
b is substituted by n = 4 cm
c is substituted by m = 5 cm
A is substituted by P which we want to find

Replace the variables in the general equation with the givens as follows:
p² = n² + m² - 2mn*cos(P)
8² = 4² + 5² - 2(4)(5) cos(P)

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