SOLUTION: Tim wrote the following statement: "You can only draw one unique isosceles triangle that contains an angle of 70 degrees." Which statement is true? A. Tim is incorrect, becau

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Question 947026: Tim wrote the following statement: "You can only draw one unique isosceles triangle that contains an angle of 70 degrees." Which statement is true?

A. Tim is incorrect, because more than one triangle can be drawn with the given information.

B. Tim is correct, because only one unique triangle can be drawn with the given information.

C. Tim is incorrect, because the triangle described cannot be drawn with the given information.

D. None of the above.

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Since it's isosceles you know that at least 2 angles are identical.
So either it's a 40-70-70 triangle or a 55-55-70 triangle.
So Tim is incorrect because more than 1 triangle can be drawn.