Question 1207174

In an isosceles triangle,the measure of one base angle is 15 degrees more than twice the measure of the vertex angle. Find the measures of all three angles

Let vertex angle be x deg

Base angles= (2x+15) deg  ( base angles are equal in isoscles triangle)

x+(2x+15)+(2x+15) = 180 ( sum of angles of triangle)

5x+30 =180

5x = 180-30

5x =150
x=30

Vertex = 30 deg

Base angles = (2x+15)

Plug x

Base angles = 2*30+15= 75 

Vertex angle: 30 degrees
Base angles: 75 degrees


Check
75+75+30 =180