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Question 582147: The measure of the vertex angle of an isoceles triangle is 75 degrees. What is the measure of one of the base angles of the triangle?
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The measure of the vertex angle of an isoceles triangle is 75 degrees. What is the measure of one of the base angles of the triangle?
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The sum of the other 2 angles = 180 - 75 = 105 degs
They're equal, so each is 105/2
= 52.5 degs

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