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Solve for a, geometry work

Solve for a, geometry work-example-1

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Sum of interior angles in a triangle =180
a+a+90=180
2a+90=180
2a=180-90
2a=90
a=90/2
a=45
User Muhammad Shahzad
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Answer:

a = 45 degrees

Explanation:

Since both angles are a, they are equal to each other

Also, we know that the right angle means it measures 90 degrees

So, (180-90)/2 = a

a = 45 degrees

User Mahi Al Jawad
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