To solve for [tex]\(2ab \cos C\)[/tex] using the law of cosines, we start with the given formula:
[tex]\[ a^2 + b^2 - 2ab \cos C = c^2 \][/tex]
Rearrange this equation to isolate [tex]\( 2ab \cos C \)[/tex]:
[tex]\[ 2ab \cos C = a^2 + b^2 - c^2 \][/tex]
Since we are asked for the value of [tex]\(2ab \cos C\)[/tex], we now evaluate the expressions for [tex]\( a \)[/tex], [tex]\( b \)[/tex], and [tex]\( c \)[/tex]. Given that the specific values for [tex]\( a \)[/tex], [tex]\( b \)[/tex], and [tex]\( C \)[/tex] are not provided, we shall derive the value considering an example scenario.
Assume the following values:
- Let [tex]\( a = 3 \)[/tex]
- Let [tex]\( b = 4 \)[/tex]
- Let [tex]\( \angle C = 60^\circ \)[/tex]
We need to convert [tex]\( \angle C \)[/tex] from degrees to radians, because cosine function operations are generally performed in radians in most mathematical calculations.
First, convert [tex]\( 60^\circ \)[/tex] to radians:
[tex]\[ C = 60^\circ = \frac{\pi}{3} \text{ radians} \][/tex]
Next, calculate [tex]\( \cos(\frac{\pi}{3}) \)[/tex]:
[tex]\[ \cos \left( \frac{\pi}{3} \right) = \cos 60^\circ = \frac{1}{2} \][/tex]
Now, substitute [tex]\( a \)[/tex], [tex]\( b \)[/tex], and [tex]\( \cos C \)[/tex] into the expression [tex]\( 2ab \cos C \)[/tex]:
[tex]\[ 2ab \cos C = 2 \times 3 \times 4 \times \frac{1}{2} \][/tex]
Calculate the product step-by-step:
[tex]\[ 2 \times 3 = 6 \][/tex]
[tex]\[ 6 \times 4 = 24 \][/tex]
[tex]\[ 24 \times \frac{1}{2} = 12 \][/tex]
Thus, the value of [tex]\( 2ab \cos C \)[/tex] is:
[tex]\[ 2ab \cos C = 12 \][/tex]
Given the answer options, the correct numerical result corresponds to one of them. The exact value we derived as 12 falls within the context provided. So the proper answer does not explicitly match one of the provided multiple choices as options are fixed without 12.
Hence, the value is more abstract to be reflected as:
None of the given choices match the calculated value derived; options likely should reconsider analyzing the specific context in conceptualization. However, the result derived through following choices and simplifying matches 12. Mutable analyse providing clear steps derivation.
The correct responses from given options do not reflect the exact calculated numerical but appropriate matching context abstract.
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