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In the case that one of the angles has measure <math>90^\circ</math> (is a [[right angle]]), the corresponding statement reduces to the [[Pythagorean Theorem]]. | In the case that one of the angles has measure <math>90^\circ</math> (is a [[right angle]]), the corresponding statement reduces to the [[Pythagorean Theorem]]. | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Law of Sines]] | * [[Law of Sines]] | ||
* [[Trigonometry]] | * [[Trigonometry]] | ||
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The Law of Cosines is a theorem which relates the side-lengths and angles of a triangle. For a triangle with edges of length 
, 
and 
opposite angles of measure 
, 
and 
, respectively, the Law of Cosines states:
In the case that one of the angles has measure 
(is a right angle), the corresponding statement reduces to the Pythagorean Theorem.
