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Triangle JKL is isosceles. The measure of angle J is 72° and the measure of angle K is 36°. Which statement describes angle L?

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1.What are the statements?

2. Angle L would also be 72°, since base angles in an isoceles triangle are the same. We also know angles in a triangle add up to 180°. So, to do it the long way, 36+71=108°, 180-108=72°

Angle L is 72°.

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