2. If we are given an acute angle and a side in a right triangle, what unknown part of the triangle requires the least work to find?

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SET 2 Concept Check. Answer each question.
2. If we are given an acute angle and a side in a right triangle, what unknown part of the
triangle requires the least work to find?
3. Why can we always solve a right triangle if we know the measures of one side and one
acute angle?
4. Why can we always solve a right triangle if we know the lengths of two sides?
Transcribed Image Text:SET 2 Concept Check. Answer each question. 2. If we are given an acute angle and a side in a right triangle, what unknown part of the triangle requires the least work to find? 3. Why can we always solve a right triangle if we know the measures of one side and one acute angle? 4. Why can we always solve a right triangle if we know the lengths of two sides?
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