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If the vertex angle of an isosceles triangle has a measure of 52°, then which of the following is the measure

of one of its base angles?
64°
(2) 68°
(3) 74°
(4) 128°

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Answer:

The vertex angle of an isosceles triangle is the angle formed by the two congruent sides. In this case, the vertex angle has a measure of 52°.

To find the measure of one of the base angles, we can use the fact that the sum of the angles in a triangle is always 180°.

Since the isosceles triangle has two congruent sides, the base angles must also be congruent. Let's call the measure of each base angle x°.

We know that the sum of the vertex angle and the two base angles must equal 180°. So we can set up the equation:

52° + x° + x° = 180°

Combining like terms, we get:

52° + 2x° = 180°

Subtracting 52° from both sides, we have:

2x° = 128°

Dividing both sides by 2, we find:

x° = 64°

Therefore, the measure of one of the base angles is 64°.

So, the correct answer is (1) 64°.

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