Finding angle of a reflected isosceles triangle

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To find the angle of the reflected isosceles triangle, it is established that the angles of a triangle sum to 180 degrees. The apex angle of the blue triangle is identified as π - 2θ, but the correct angle to find is 2θ. The triangle's symmetry and the relationship between the angles in the diamond shape formed by the apex and the inverted triangle are crucial to solving the problem. The left and right angles of the diamond are equal and contribute to the overall angle calculation. Understanding these relationships clarifies the confusion regarding the angle measurement.
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Homework Statement


I am trying to find the following (marked in red) angle, I know that the radii to the points of contact make an angle θ with the horizontal.

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Homework Equations


all angles of a triangle add up to 180 degrees.
isosceles triangle, has two equivalent sides


The Attempt at a Solution


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I tried using symmetry and found the part in red is \pi - 2\theta
but according to the text, the angle is 2\theta. I am confused on why is is 2\theta
 
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The sides of the inverted triangle are tangents to each circle.
The base of your blue triangle is 2R.
The angles on either side of the base must be ##\theta##.

The blue-triangle apex angle must be ##\pi-2\theta## ... which is where you've got up to.

The apex of the blue triangle forms a diamond shape with the inverted triangle.
The bottom of the diamond is the angle you want.
The left-hand angle is the same as the right-hand angle - you actually know what these angles are!

What do the angles in the diamond add up to?
What do the left hand and right hand angles add up to?
 
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