Question

State whether the given measurements determine zero, one, or two triangles. B = 84°, b = 28, c = 25 (5 points)

Answer 1

1

Explanation:

The given angle is opposite the longest given side, so the parameters define exactly 1 triangle.

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Additional comment

When the given angle is opposite the shortest given side, there may be 0, 1, or 2 triangles, depending on the angle and the ratio of sides. For the case here, there is only one possibility.