alleryStart learning →The vertex angle of an isosceles triangle is 40°. What is each base angle?
A40°
B60°
C70°
D140°
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 70°
The two base angles are equal and share 180° minus 40°, which is 140°, so each is 70°.
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