Isosceles Triangles

Grade 945 min

Learning Objective

I can calculate the missing angles or side lengths in an isosceles triangle.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

Congruent legs and base angles of isosceles triangles | Congruence | Geometry | Khan Academy

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

In an isosceles triangle, the lengths of the two equal sides are 8 cm each, and the base angle measures 50°. Calculate the measure of the vertex angle. Show all work. An isosceles triangle has a vertex angle of 30° and the lengths of the equal sides are each 12 cm. Calculate the length of the base. Show all work.

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