SOLUTION: an isosceles triangle has two equal side with a length of 8cm, its angle is 40 degrees and how long is its base?

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Question 857317: an isosceles triangle has two equal side with a length of 8cm, its angle is 40 degrees and how long is its base?
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Hi,

isosceles triangle has two equal side with a length of 8cm, its angle is 40 

 sin 20 = opp%2Fhyp+=+%28b%2F2%29%2F8

   b = 16+sin+%2820%29