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Explain why the base angle of an isoceles triangle cannot measure 100 degrees

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In order for a triangle to be an isosceles triangle, it must contain two equivalent angles and one angle that is different. Given that one angle is greater than 100 degrees: Thus, the sum of the other two angles must be less than 80 degrees.
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