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What's the problem with using the sine law to solve for an angle in a non-right triangle if the triangle is not

drawn to scale

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Answer:

there are two solutions under some circumstances

Explanation:

If the given data is two sides, and the angle opposite the shorter of them, then there will be two solutions. Which of the solutions is applicable may be resolved in the triangle is drawn to scale.

If the triangle is not drawn to scale, then there may be no way to resolve an ambiguous case.

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If a known angle is opposite the longest side, there is no ambiguity.

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