Ambiguous Case Triangle

Lesson Powerpoint

Author: Meg Clemens
School District: Canton Central
Subject: Trigonometry
Grade Range: 10-12
Duration/Time Required:

  • Number of days: 1
  • Length of period: 40 - 60 minutes

Standard:

  • Content: Algebra (A2.A.75)
  • Process: Problem Solving

Objective: teach concept of why there may be more than one triangle that meets certain criteria, how to solve problems with SSA information to determine the number of possible triangles