Possible Shortcut #1

Move the 2 blue points to help you answer the questions below.

How many triangles can you make given those 3 side lengths (3, 5 & 7)?

Marqueu on calgui

Answer the question below.

Based on your answer above, does this shortcut allow you to determine if 2 triangles are congruent?

Marqueu on calgui

A
YES! Since I could only make 1 triangle, the triangles HAVE to be congruent.
B
NO! Since I could make MORE than 1 kind of triangle, the 2 triangles are NOT guaranteed to be congruent.

Now, complete the table on your notes.