Law of Cosines In AORS, q = q9 cm, re11 cm and SE9bcm. Find the mcaauce of &S to the neurest degree

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**Law of Cosines**

In \( \triangle QRS \), \( q = 40 \) cm, \( r = 17 \) cm, and \( s = 49 \) cm. Find the measure of \( \angle S \) to the nearest degree.

**Explanation:**
To solve for \( \angle S \) using the Law of Cosines, we use the formula:
\[ c^2 = a^2 + b^2 - 2ab \cos(C) \]

Here, sides \( q \), \( r \), and \( s \) correspond to values \( a \), \( b \), and \( c \) respectively. By substituting the given values into the equation, you can calculate \( \angle S \).
Transcribed Image Text:**Law of Cosines** In \( \triangle QRS \), \( q = 40 \) cm, \( r = 17 \) cm, and \( s = 49 \) cm. Find the measure of \( \angle S \) to the nearest degree. **Explanation:** To solve for \( \angle S \) using the Law of Cosines, we use the formula: \[ c^2 = a^2 + b^2 - 2ab \cos(C) \] Here, sides \( q \), \( r \), and \( s \) correspond to values \( a \), \( b \), and \( c \) respectively. By substituting the given values into the equation, you can calculate \( \angle S \).
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