Is the data AB = 5 cm, BC = 7 cm, angle A = 50^circ an example of SAS (two sides and the included angle)?

  1. Yes
  2. No — the angle is not between the two given sides
  3. Only if the angle is 90^circ
  4. SAS needs three sides
Answer

B) No — the angle is not between the two given sides

For SAS the given angle must be at the vertex where the two given sides meet. SLO M-09-B-28 · Knowledge

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