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Use the cosine rule in a non-right-angled triangle

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A non-right-angled triangle has vertices \(V\), \(W\) and \(X\)

Side \(v\) is opposite angle \(V\) and is unknown. Side \(w\) is opposite angle \(W\) and is 10 m. Side \(x\) is opposite angle \(X\) and is 12 m

Sides \(w\) and \(x\) meet at vertex \(V\). The included angle between them is \(V=51^{\circ}\). Find side \(v\)

(a)1 mark

Use the cosine rule to calculate \(v^{2}\) to 2 decimal places

Format: 2 d.p.
(b)1 mark

Calculate the unknown side length to 2 decimal places

Format: 2 d.p.