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Precalculus

Explanation

A general triangle is any triangle that is not necessarily right.

To solve a triangle means to find:

  • All sides

  • All angles

Method:

  • Use Law of Sines or Law of Cosines

  • Choose based on given information


Quiz

  1. What does it mean to solve a triangle?

  2. Is a right triangle a general triangle?

  3. Which law is used with SAS?

  4. Which law is used with ASA?

  5. Can both laws be used together?

Answer Key

  1. Find all sides and angles

  2. No

  3. Law of Cosines

  4. Law of Sines

  5. Yes

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