Question

Triangle abc is an isosceles right triangle. what is the measure of a base angle

Answer 1

If it is right triangle which has 90 degree the other two will have 45 degrees each

Answer 2

The measure of the base angle = 45°

Explanation:

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Given : An isosceles right triangle ABC

To find : Measure of the base angle

Solution :

Since, The triangle is right angle triangle.

⇒ m∠B = 90°

Also, ΔABC is an isosceles triangle

So, AB = BC

Now, Angles opposite to equal sides are equal

⇒ m∠A = m∠C

Now, Using Angles sum property of a triangle

⇒ m∠A + m∠B + m∠C = 180°

⇒ m∠C + 90° + m∠C = 180°

⇒ 2m∠C = 180° - 90°

⇒ 2m∠C = 90°

⇒ m∠C = 45°

Hence, The measure of the base angle = 45°