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The Cosine Rule

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A triangle with two sides of 13 cm and 10 cm, and an included angle of 100 degrees. The third side is labeled x cm.

A triangle is shown with two sides of lengths 13 cm and 10 cm. The angle between these two sides is 100∘100^\circ100∘. The third side of the triangle is labeled x x\,x cm.

Work out the value of xxx.
Give your answer to 1 decimal place.

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The Cosine Rule Questions

  1. GCSE
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  3. /The Cosine Rule

Practise Edexcel GCSE Maths The Cosine Rule with exam-style questions for Foundation and Higher tier. 41 questions, matched to the Edexcel GCSE Maths (1MA1) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.

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