# Trig

Find the exact trigonometric function of cos(2a).

hyp: 17
opp: 15

1. assuming that your given triangle contains angle a
sina = 15/17, cosa = 8/17
cos(2a) = cos^2 a - sin^2 a
= ...

posted by Reiny

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