Isosceles Triangles

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Objective

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

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Practice

7 questions

1

Define an isosceles triangle and explain the significance of its base angles.

2

In an isosceles triangle, if the lengths of the two equal sides are 7 cm each and the base is 10 cm, calculate the measure of the vertex angle.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

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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