The measure of the base angle of an isosceles triangle is 52. What is the measure of the vertex angle?

Gaurav Gurnani asked May 18, 2023

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The measure of the base angle of an isosceles triangle is 52.

What is the measure of the vertex angle?

Gaurav Gurnani asked May 18, 2023

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Answer:

76°

Explanation:

The 2 base angles are equal so

52+52+vertex angle=180° (Angle Sum Property)

104+ vertex angle=180°

vertex angle= 180-104

vertex angle=76°

Ravi Sevta answered May 24, 2023

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