SOLUTION: what is the measure of each base angle of an isosceles triangle if its vertex measures 24 degrees and its two congruent sides measure 23 units?

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Question 312600: what is the measure of each base angle of an isosceles triangle if its vertex measures 24 degrees and its two congruent sides measure 23 units?
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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180-24=156/2=78
so the triangle should be 78,78,24
2 congruent sides on an isosceles triagle must mean there are 2 congruent angles
so
2x%2B24=180
2x=156
x=78