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List the sides of triangle ΔMNP in ascending order (shortest to longest) if: Chapter Reference a m∠M = 64°, m∠N = 48°

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The given angles are
M = 64
N = 48
where P is unknown. While we don't know P at first, we can solve for it. Recall that for any triangle, the three angles always add to 180 degrees

M+N+P = 180
64+48+P = 180
112+P = 180
112+P-112 = 180-112
P = 68

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So in summary so far
M = 64
N = 48
P = 68

The shortest side is opposite the smallest angle. The side MP is opposite the smallest angle N = 48

The longest side is going to be opposite the largest angle. In this case, side MN is opposite the largest angle P = 68

The medium side is opposite the medium angle. So NP is the medium side length

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Final Answers:
Shortest Side = MP
Medium Side = NP
Longest Side = MN
See the attached image for a visual summary

The ascending order would be: MP, NP, MN

Note: Something like MP is the same as PM. The order of endpoints for any given individual segment doesn't matter

List the sides of triangle ΔMNP in ascending order (shortest to longest) if: Chapter-example-1
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