How to construct a triangle when all three sides are given?

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Solution

Following are steps of construction to draw triangle if three sides are known

1. Mark a point A that will be one vertex of the triangle.

2. Set the compass width to the desired length AB.

3. Set the compass width to desired length of side AC and cut an arc.

4. Set the compass width to desired length of side BC and cut an arc.

Hence you can get the desired triangle.

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The construction shown below accurately represents the formation of an equilateral triangle when the three sides are given.

Statement $1$ : It is possible to construct a triangle when measurements of two sides and one angle are given.

Statement $2$ : It is possible to construct a triangle when measurements of two sides and included angle are given.

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