In △ A B C , AB = 20, BC = 21, and m ∠ B = 60 ∘.  Draw a triangle △ G E N that has two sides of length 20 and 21 and one 60-degree angle but that is not congruent to △ A B C.  Explain how you know they are not congruent.

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  1. In △ A B C , AB = 20, BC = 21, and m ∠ B = 60 ∘.  Draw a triangle △ G E N that has two sides of length 20 and 21 and one 60-degree angle but that is not congruent to △ A B C.  Explain how you know they are not congruent.
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