SOLUTION: Given an isosceles triangle ABC with side length 8cm and verticle angle 50 degrees, find the length of CA (base side) (1dp). How is it possible to find the base side with this i

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Question 1035248: Given an isosceles triangle ABC with side length 8cm and verticle angle 50 degrees, find the length of CA (base side) (1dp).
How is it possible to find the base side with this information?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
height is the segment from the endpoint between the two equal sides to the midpoint of the base. This height forms two congruent right triangles of 25 degree and 75 degree.

8%2Asin%2825%29=L using L as HALF the base of the ISOSCELES triangle.