Question: In triangle DEF, if DE = 10 cm, DF = 15 cm, and angle E = 45 degrees, what is the length of EF using the Law of Cosines?
Options:
Correct Answer: 5√2 cm
Solution:
Using the Law of Cosines: EF² = DE² + DF² - 2 * DE * DF * cos(E). EF² = 10² + 15² - 2 * 10 * 15 * cos(45°) = 100 + 225 - 150√2. Thus, EF = 5√2 cm.