Question

In ΔQRS, q = 1.3 inches, r = 1.6 inches and ∠S=157°. Find the length of s, to the nearest 10th of an inch.

Answer 1

Answer:

2.8

Step-by-step explanation:

using cosine rule

$s^{2}$ = $1.3^{2} + 1.6^{2} - 2(1.3)(1.6)cos 157$

s = $\sqrt{8.0793}$ = 2.842 = 2.8