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In ∆ABC, if AB≅BC and m∠A=39°, then m∠B=

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Answer:

B = 102°

Explanation:

Given isosceles triangle ABC with AB=BC, and angle A=39°, you want to know angle B.

Angle sum

The measures of angles C and A will be the same in isosceles triangle ABC with congruent sides AB and BC. The angle sum theorem tells you ...

A +B +C = 180°

A +B +A = 180° . . . . . . substitute A for congruent angle C

2A +B = 180° . . . . . . . collect terms

B = 180° -2A . . . . . . . solve for B

B = 180° -2(39°) . . . use the given angle value

B = 102° . . . . . . . . . do the arithmetic

The measure of angle B is 102°.

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