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What is the difference between sine rule and cosine rule?

The sine rule (a/sinA = b/sinB) suits two angles and a side; the cosine rule (c²=a²+b²−2ab·cosC) suits two sides and the included angle.

The sine rule (a/sinA = b/sinB) suits two angles and a side; the cosine rule (c²=a²+b²−2ab·cosC) suits two sides and the included angle. A reliable way to keep them apart is to focus on what each one is defined by, not just the similar-sounding words.

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sine rule vs cosine rule

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