SSA How Many Triangles are Possible? (Ambiguous Case)

Learn about how many triangles are possible when given SSA, often referred to as the ambiguous case, in this free math video tutorial by Mario's Math Tutoring. You will learn how to determine if there are 1, 2 or no triangles possible by dropping an altitude.

0:17 Ambiguous Case or SSA Condition
0:50 Draw an Altitude and Solve for the Height
1:53 Analyze Whether There Are 1, 2, or No Triangle Possible
3:41 Example 2 Analyzing an Obtuse Triangle that is Not Possible
4:30 Another Way to Represent the Ambiguous Case

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[fortimusprime]

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[rajpatil]

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[christacacciata]

Great videos Mario! I'll be linking these to my courses for extra help.

[braxtonbjornson]

HOW MANY TRIANGLES FOR THE FIRSY ONE??