13. If b = 6, c = 7, A = 146°, find a. Round the answer to two decimal places. A) 3.92 %3D D %3D B) 10.95 C) 4.65 D) 12.44

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**Problem 13: Solving for the Length of Side 'a' in a Triangle**

Given the following information in a triangle:

- \( b = 6 \)
- \( c = 7 \)
- \( A = 146^\circ \)

Find the length of side \( a \). Round the answer to two decimal places.

Choices:
- A) 3.92
- B) 10.95
- C) 4.65
- D) 12.44

To solve the problem, you can use the Law of Cosines:
\[ a^2 = b^2 + c^2 - 2bc \cdot \cos(A) \]

Substitute the given values into the formula to find \( a \). 

1. Calculate \( \cos(146^\circ) \).
2. Apply the Law of Cosines with \( b = 6 \), \( c = 7 \), and \( A = 146^\circ \).
3. Compute \( a \) and round the result to two decimal places.

The detailed solution steps involve using trigonometric functions and algebraic manipulation to find the correct answer from the provided choices.
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem 13: Solving for the Length of Side 'a' in a Triangle** Given the following information in a triangle: - \( b = 6 \) - \( c = 7 \) - \( A = 146^\circ \) Find the length of side \( a \). Round the answer to two decimal places. Choices: - A) 3.92 - B) 10.95 - C) 4.65 - D) 12.44 To solve the problem, you can use the Law of Cosines: \[ a^2 = b^2 + c^2 - 2bc \cdot \cos(A) \] Substitute the given values into the formula to find \( a \). 1. Calculate \( \cos(146^\circ) \). 2. Apply the Law of Cosines with \( b = 6 \), \( c = 7 \), and \( A = 146^\circ \). 3. Compute \( a \) and round the result to two decimal places. The detailed solution steps involve using trigonometric functions and algebraic manipulation to find the correct answer from the provided choices.
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