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Question 243321: The measure of the third angle in an isosceles triangle is 60% greater than the measure of each equal angle. Find the measure of the third angle. Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The measure of the third angle in an isosceles triangle is 60% greater than the measure of each equal angle. Find the measure of the third angle.
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Let x = measure of the two equal angles
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1.60x = measure of third angle
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x + x + 1.60x = 180
3.60x = 180
x = 50 (measure of equal angles)
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Measure of third angle:
1.60x = 1.60(50) = 80 degrees
