Question

Isosceles and Equilateral triangles question! 60 POINTS!!

How do I figure out what "a" is equal to? Thanks!

Answer 1

43

Explanation:

PQ = PR, so P = R

P + Q + R = 180

47+2a + 47 = 180

2a = 180 - 47 - 47

2a = 86

= 43

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Answer 2

a = 43

Explanation:

If PQ = PR, then P = R

The sum of the angles of a triangle is 180

P+Q+R = 180

47+2a + 47 = 180

Combine like terms

94 + 2a = 180

Subtract 94 from each side

2a = 180-94

2a = 86

Divide by 2

2a/2 = 86/2

a = 43