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Unique Triangle Determination Methods

The document discusses the conditions under which different combinations of segments and angles can determine a unique triangle. It states that three segments always determine a unique triangle, while two segments and an angle do not always guarantee one, depending on the lengths of the segments. However, two angles and a segment will always determine a unique triangle in both specified arrangements.

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Unique Triangle Determination Methods

The document discusses the conditions under which different combinations of segments and angles can determine a unique triangle. It states that three segments always determine a unique triangle, while two segments and an angle do not always guarantee one, depending on the lengths of the segments. However, two angles and a segment will always determine a unique triangle in both specified arrangements.

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Do three segments 0< P 1< P2 + P3 Basic figure: the triangle

determine a unique triangle?

A triangle

is a polygon with just 3 segments

Three segments 0< P 1< P2 + P3

determine a unique triangle.


Do two segments and an angle Basic figure: the triangle

determine a unique triangle? NOT ALWAYS! But….


A triangle
Segment - Angle - Segment
is a polygon with just 3 segments
determine a unique triangle

r - Angle - Segment1 - (P) - Segment2

S 2≥S 1
IF .∨. .⇒ . determine a unique triangle
S 2 < S1 .∧. S 2=d (r , P)

S 2 >d (r , P) .⇒ . determine two triangles


IF S 2 < S1 .∧.
S 2 <d (r , P) .⇒ . do NOT determine any triangle
Do two angles and a segment Basic figure: the triangle

determine a unique triangle?

A triangle

is a polygon with just 3 segments

YES! In both cases:

Angle - Angle - Segment Angle - Segment - Angle

determine a unique triangle determine a unique triangle

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