SOLUTION: in an isosceles triangle, the vertex angle is 30 more than the sum of the base angles. Find the angles of the triangle.

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Question 1093490: in an isosceles triangle, the vertex angle is 30 more than the sum of the base angles. Find the angles of the triangle.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39629) About Me  (Show Source):
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x, measure of each base angle


x%2Bx%2B%28x%2Bx%2B30%29=180

4x=180-30

4x=150

x=75%2F2

x=37%261%2F2