In a triangle ABC, the angle C is, AB = 30, BC = 24. Find cosA.

Determine the sine of the angle BAC.

SinBAC = BC / AB = 24/30 = 0.8.

Determine the cosine of the angle BAC.

Cos2BAC = 1 – Sin2BAC = 1 – 0.64 = 0.36.

CosBAC = 0.6.

Answer: The cosine of angle A is 0.6.



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