Possible Shortcut #4

Move the blue point to help you answer the questions below.

How many triangles can you make given those 2 side lengths & 1 angle?

Select all that apply

Answer the questions below.

Based on your answer above, does this shortcut allow you to determine if 2 triangles are congruent?

Select all that apply

A
YES! Since I could only make 1 triangle, the triangles HAVE to be congruent.
B
NO! Since I could make MORE than 1 kind of triangle, the 2 triangles are NOT guaranteed to be congruent.

Now, complete the table on your notes.

Why does only one work when you were given the same information on both Shortcuts (2 sides & 1 angle)?