Math Problem Statement

What is the measure of angle A in degrees, given that triangle ABC is isosceles with AB = AC = 8 and angle ACB = 30°?

Solution

The problem asks for the measure of A\angle A in the triangle, and we are given the following information:

  • Triangle ABCABC with AB=AC=8AB = AC = 8 (this is an isosceles triangle).
  • ACB=30\angle ACB = 30^\circ.

Step-by-step solution:

Since AB=ACAB = AC, triangle ABCABC is an isosceles triangle. In an isosceles triangle, the angles opposite the equal sides are also equal. So, ABC=ACB=30\angle ABC = \angle ACB = 30^\circ.

Using the fact that the sum of the angles in any triangle is 180180^\circ, we can calculate A\angle A as follows:

A=180ABCACB\angle A = 180^\circ - \angle ABC - \angle ACB

Substitute the values:

A=1803030=120\angle A = 180^\circ - 30^\circ - 30^\circ = 120^\circ

Thus, the measure of A\angle A is 120120^\circ.

The correct answer is:

B. 120°


Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to explore:

  1. How do we determine if a triangle is isosceles?
  2. What are the properties of an isosceles triangle?
  3. How can you verify the sum of interior angles in any triangle?
  4. What is the exterior angle theorem and how can it apply here?
  5. How would the calculation change if ACB\angle ACB was a different value?

Tip: Always remember that the sum of the interior angles in any triangle is 180180^\circ.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Isosceles Triangle
Angle Sum in Triangles

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle = 180°

Theorems

Isosceles Triangle Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8