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Allison
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Nov-16-05, 02:18 PM (EST)
 
"SSA Postulate"
 
   I need help proving that the SSA Postulate is false.


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alexbadmin
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Nov-16-05, 02:23 PM (EST)
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1. "RE: SSA Postulate"
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   Proving that something is false is often done by finding a counterexample, an example in which that something is indeed wrong.

Take one side, say AB, and an acute angle at B. Try to attach the second side to A. It is practically impossible for you to miss the fact that the second side, if it's somewhat shorter than AB, can be placed in two different positions. Thus, in general, SSA defines two unequal triangles.


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