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OpenStudy (anonymous):

How many solutions does a triangle with values a = 22, A = 117 degrees , and b = 34 have? Write your answer in numeric form.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is it 2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh so it is 0

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I want to know why this triangle CANNOT exist???????

OpenStudy (anonymous):

because you need another angle

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Becuase angle B would have to be greater than 117 degrees as the greater angle lies opposite the longer side. But angle B cannot be more than 117 with angle A being 117. All 3 angles of a triangle must add up to 180.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

side b = 34, a = 22, so angle B must be greater than angle A!!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@AlvaroBravo Do you understand the reasoning I gave?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yeah it makes sense. I got it know

OpenStudy (anonymous):

welcome.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Its 1

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