SOLUTION: the vertex angle of an isosceles triangle measures 80 degrees. what is the measure of each base angle?

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Question 254077: the vertex angle of an isosceles triangle measures 80 degrees. what is the measure of each base angle?
Found 2 solutions by solver91311, richwmiller:
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of the measures of the angles of any triangle is 180 degrees. The two base angles of an isosceles triangle are equal in measure.


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Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
hint: the other two angles are equal to each other.
other hint :all three angles add up to 180