How to know when ambiguous case is no triangle

How to know when ambiguous case is no triangle

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Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

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The video tutorial explains the ambiguous case of side-side-angle in triangle geometry, where one can have one, two, or no triangles. The teacher sets up a problem using given information and applies the law of sines to solve for angle B. Upon calculation, an error domain is encountered, indicating no triangle can exist. The teacher concludes with a visual explanation to illustrate why no triangle is possible in this scenario.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the ambiguous case in triangle problems?

A situation where exactly two triangles can be formed

A situation where exactly one triangle can be formed

A situation where one, two, or no triangles can be formed

A situation where no triangle can be formed

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in solving for angle B using the law of sines?

Set the sides in the numerator

Set the angles in the numerator

Multiply both sides by the sine of angle A

Divide both sides by the sine of angle A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does an error domain indicate when solving for an angle in a triangle?

The angle is too small

The angle is too large

No triangle can exist with the given dimensions

The triangle is equilateral

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why can't a triangle be formed with the given side lengths and angle in this problem?

The angle is too large

The side lengths are too small

The side lengths and angle do not satisfy the triangle inequality

The angle is too small

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the visual representation of the triangle help illustrate in this problem?

The correct angle measurements

The exact dimensions of the triangle

The impossibility of forming a triangle with the given information

The area of the triangle