SOLUTION: The measures of the angles of the isosceles triangle are in the ratio 8:8:2

Question 826917: The measures of the angles of the isosceles triangle are in the ratio 8:8:2
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The measures of the angles of the isosceles triangle are in the ratio 8:8:2
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8:8:2 is the same as 8x:8x:2x
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Equation:
8x + 8x + 2x = 180 degrees
18x = 180 degrees
x = 10
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8x = 8*10 = 80 degrees
2x = 2*10 = 20 degrees
8x = 8*10 = 80 degrees
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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