In an isosceles triangle, the angle between the two equal sides is 40 degrees. Each base angle is what?
A100 degrees
B140 degrees
C40 degrees
D70 degrees
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 70 degrees
1. The two base angles of an isosceles triangle are equal.
2. The three angles add up to 180 degrees.
3. Sum of base angles = 180 - 40 = 140 degrees.
4. Each base angle = 140 / 2 = 70 degrees.
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