In a triangle ABC, if and the lengths of the sides opposite to the angles A and C are 3 and 7 respectively, then C is equal to
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)✓ Correct
- (D)
Answer: (C)
Solution
From , we get . Using sum-to-product and half-angle identities, this simplifies to . By the sine rule, . Given and , we have . Using the cosine rule:
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