SOLUTION: the vertex of an isosceles triangle has a of 30.what are the measures of base angle

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Question 761745: the vertex of an isosceles triangle has a of 30.what are the measures of base angle
Answer by ramkikk66(644) About Me  (Show Source):
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In an isosceles triangle, the 2 base angles are equal, and the third is the vertex angle.
Also, sum of the 3 angles is 180 deg.
If the base angle is x, the other base angle is also x
x+%2B+x+%2B+30+=+180
2x+=+150
highlight%28x+=+75%29
highlight%28Measure+of+base+angle+=+75+degrees%29
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