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riangle JKL is isosceles. The measure of angle J is 72° and the measure of angle K is 36°. Which statement describes angle L? Angle L is a base angle and measures 36°. Angle L is a base angle and measures 72°. Angle L is a vertex angle and measures 36°. Angle L is a vertex angle and measures 72°.

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Answer:

I think it's B

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User Bolli
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Answer:

Angle L is a base angle and measures 72°.

Explanation:

Triangle JKL is isosceles.

The measure of angle J is 72°

The measure of angle K is 36°

Angles in a trinagle add up to 180° so angle L is;

180° - (36° + 72°) = 72°

An isosceles triangle means that two of its sides are equal and two base angles are equal. So base angles are angles J and L and measures 72° each.

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