In an isosceles triangle, if the vertex angle is twice the sum of the base angles, calculate the angles of the triangle.
Question:
In an isosceles triangle, if the vertex angle is twice the sum of the base angles, calculate the angles of the triangle.
Solution:
Let ΔABC be isosceles such that AB = AC.
∠B = ∠C
Given that vertex angle A is twice the sum of the base angles B and C. i.e., ∠A= 2(∠B + ∠C)
∠A = 2(∠B + ∠B)
∠A = 2(2∠B)
∠A = 4(∠B)
Now, We know that sum of angles in a triangle = 180°
∠A + ∠B + ∠C =180°
4∠B + ∠B + ∠B = 180°
6∠B =180°
∠B = 30°
Since, ∠B = ∠C
∠B = ∠C = 30°
And ∠A = 4∠B
∠A = 4 × 30° = 120°
Therefore, angles of the given triangle are 120°, 30° and 30°.
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