In an isosceles triangle, the vertex angle is more than each base angle. What is the measure of the vertex angle?
- A
- B
- Ccheck_circle
- D
Explanation
Let each base angle = . Then vertex = . Sum: , so , . Vertex .
Lines, Angles, and Triangles
SAT Math· difficulty 3/5
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