Determine whether it is possible to draw a triangle given each set of information. Sketch all possible triangles where appropriate. Calculate then label all side lengths to the nearest tenth of a centimetre and all angles to the nearest degree.

A) b= 3.0 cm, c=5.5 cm and angle B = 30 degrees

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To determine if it is possible to draw a triangle given the information (side lengths and angle measure), we can use the Triangle Inequality Theorem and the Law of Sines.

1. Triangle Inequality Theorem: In any triangle, the sum of the lengths of any two sides must be greater than the length of the third side.

2. Law of Sines: In any triangle, the ratio of the length of a side to the sine of its opposite angle is constant. The formula is as follows:

a/sin(A) = b/sin(B) = c/sin(C)

Now let's apply these concepts to the given set of information:

A) b= 3.0 cm, c= 5.5 cm, and angle B = 30 degrees

First, let's check if the Triangle Inequality Theorem holds:

b + c > a (Sum of two sides is greater than the third side)
3.0 + 5.5 > a
8.5 > a

So, we know that a (the third side) must be less than 8.5 cm for a triangle to be possible.

Next, let's use the Law of Sines to find the measure of angle A:

a/sin(A) = b/sin(B)
a/sin(A) = 3.0/sin(30)

Cross-multiplying:
a * sin(30) = 3.0 * sin(A)

Dividing both sides by sin(30):
a = (3.0 * sin(A)) / sin(30)

Now we can calculate the length of side a. Since we don't know the angle A yet, we'll calculate the maximum and minimum possible values of side a.

a_min = (3.0 * sin(A_min)) / sin(30)
a_max = (3.0 * sin(A_max)) / sin(30)

Using angle A's range (0° < A < 180°), we can find the maximum and minimum possible values for A:

A_min = 180° - (B + C)
A_min = 180° - (30° + 90°)
A_min = 60°

A_max = 180° - |B - C|
A_max = 180° - |30° - 90°|
A_max = 180° - 60°
A_max = 120°

Now, we can substitute the values into the equations to find the minimum and maximum possible values for side a:

a_min = (3.0 * sin(60°)) / sin(30°)
a_min = 5.2 cm

a_max = (3.0 * sin(120°)) / sin(30°)
a_max = 9.0 cm

Therefore, the possible range of side a is 5.2 cm ≤ a ≤ 9.0 cm.

To sketch all possible triangles, draw a line segment BC with a length of 5.5 cm. From point B, draw two arcs with radii of 3.0 cm and 9.0 cm. The intersection of the arcs will represent the possible positions of point A. Connect these points to form two possible triangles.

Label the side lengths to the nearest tenth of a centimeter and angles to the nearest degree using a protractor and ruler.

Note: The law of sines gives two solutions because a triangle can be ambiguous when only one angle and two side lengths are given.