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Pre-Calculus Lesson - Law of Cosines - Applications of Trigonometry

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Overview

This course teaches how to apply the law of cosines to find missing measures of a triangle with SSS and SAS, as well as Heron's formula and word problems with bearings. The individual skills taught include using the law of cosines, calculating missing measures, applying Heron's formula, and solving word problems. The teaching method involves practical applications, examples, and step-by-step explanations. The intended audience for this course is students looking to improve their understanding of trigonometry and apply it to real-world problems.

Syllabus

Introduction
Lesson Overview
Law of cosines
Finding missing measures
Using the calculator
Example
Area
Side Angle
Plugging in
Another example
Word Problem 1

Taught by

Brian McLogan

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