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Theme:

Real Life Applications of the Law of Cosines

Grades:

9 - 12

Subject:

Math

Duration:

One class period

Standards
& Goals:

New Jersey State Learning Standards:
4.2. Geometry and Measurement–measuring geometric objects.
4.3. Patterns and Algebra–functions and relationships and procedures.
4.5. Mathematical Processes–problem solving, representations and technology.

Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards.

Objectives:

Students will:

  • Learn the law of cosines.
  • Use the law of cosines to solve word problems.
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