Law of cosines Uncommon

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Noun

A generalization of the Pythagorean theorem that relates the lengths of the sides of a triangle to the cosine of one of its angles.

See Also

angle generalization cosine rule triangle law of sines pythagorean theorem law of tangents cosine law

Related Terms

angle generalization cosine rule triangle law of sines pythagorean theorem law of tangents cosine law cosine formula side

Rhyming Words

nes ones ines snes innes banes manes nines hones hynes panes vines bones omnes penes mones cones nunes pines bynes

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