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Published on: August 12, 2026
In a triangle ABC, 
=
A
B
C
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
b = c cos A + a cos C , c = a cos B + b cos A
⇒ b + c = (b + c) cos A + a (cos B + cos C)
⇒ (b + c) (1 – cos A) = a (cos B + cos C)
⇒ 
= 
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