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The cosine rule is a commonly used rule in [[Learn Trigonometry|trigonometry.]] It can be used to investigate the properties of non-right triangles and thus allows you to find missing information, such as side lengths and angle measurements. The formula is similar to the [[Use the Pythagorean Theorem|Pythagorean Theorem]] and relatively easy to memorize. The cosine rule states that, for any triangle, <math>c^{2} = a^{2} + b^{2} - 2ab \cos{C}</math>. | The cosine rule is a commonly used rule in [[Learn Trigonometry|trigonometry.]] It can be used to investigate the properties of non-right triangles and thus allows you to find missing information, such as side lengths and angle measurements. The formula is similar to the [[Use the Pythagorean Theorem|Pythagorean Theorem]] and relatively easy to memorize. The cosine rule states that, for any triangle, <math>c^{2} = a^{2} + b^{2} - 2ab \cos{C}</math>. | ||
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