Included angle and opposite side
Included angle and opposite side

The Cosine Rule works in any triangle, not only right-angled triangles. It is most useful when you know two sides and the included angle, or all three sides and want an angle.
Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel IGCSE Maths The Cosine Rule. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Build confidence with the shared Foundation-tier content first, since roughly 40% of Higher-tier marks are targeted at the grades 4–5 boundary that both tiers have in common.