1967 AHSME Problems/Problem 13

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Problem

A triangle $ABC$ is to be constructed given a side $a$ (opposite angle $A$). angle $B$, and $h_c$, the altitude from $C$. If $N$ is the number of non-congruent solutions, then $N$

$\textbf{(A)}\ \text{is} \; 1\qquad \textbf{(B)}\ \text{is} \; 2\qquad \textbf{(C)}\ \text{must be zero}\qquad \textbf{(D)}\ \text{must be infinite}\qquad \textbf{(E)}\ \text{must be zero or infinite}$

Answer

$\fbox{E}$

See also

1967 AHSC (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
Preceded by
Problem 12
Followed by
Problem 14
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