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Constructing a triangle given three side lengths using compasses

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I can construct a triangle given the three required side lengths.

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The first side can be drawn accurately with a ruler A pair of compasses should be used to indicate potential positions for the other sides, by drawing arcs Where the two remaining sides intersect is where the two sides should be drawn to All triangles with the same measurements are congruent

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