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To find the measure of the largest angle in a triangle with sides of lengths 5, 6, and 7, we can use the Law of Cosines. Here’s a step-by-step solution: ### Step 1: Identify the sides of the triangle Let the sides of the triangle be: - \( a = 5 \) - \( b = 6 \) - \( c = 7 \) ### Step 2: Determine which angle to find To find the largest angle, we need to find the angle opposite the longest side, which is side \( c = 7 \). Therefore, we will find angle \( C \). ### Step 3: Apply the Law of Cosines The Law of Cosines states: \[ c^2 = a^2 + b^2 - 2ab \cdot \cos(C) \] Substituting the values: \[ 7^2 = 5^2 + 6^2 - 2 \cdot 5 \cdot 6 \cdot \cos(C) \] ### Step 4: Calculate the squares Calculating the squares: \[ 49 = 25 + 36 - 60 \cdot \cos(C) \] This simplifies to: \[ 49 = 61 - 60 \cdot \cos(C) \] ### Step 5: Rearrange the equation Rearranging the equation to isolate \( \cos(C) \): \[ 60 \cdot \cos(C) = 61 - 49 \] \[ 60 \cdot \cos(C) = 12 \] \[ \cos(C) = \frac{12}{60} = \frac{1}{5} \] ### Step 6: Find angle C Now, we find angle \( C \) using the inverse cosine function: \[ C = \cos^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{5}\right) \] ### Step 7: Calculate the angle Using a calculator: \[ C \approx 78.46^\circ \] ### Conclusion Thus, the measure of the largest angle in the triangle with sides of lengths 5, 6, and 7 is approximately \( 78.46^\circ \). ---
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