MHB Solve for the angles in a triangle

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The discussion revolves around solving for the angles in an isosceles triangle. The user initially calculated x as 30 and y as 60, assuming the triangle's base angles were equal. After further calculations, they revised their values to x = 40 and y = 80, which was confirmed as correct by another participant. The equation used was 60 + x + 2x = 180, leading to the correct angle measures. The conversation highlights the importance of verifying calculations in geometry.
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Hi,

Could someone check that I'm right with this one, or put me right! I've worked the value out as

x=30 and y (2x) = 60. I've come to this as I think it's an isosceles triangle so the base angles would be equal. Am I right?

Thank you!

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60 + x + y = 180

if y = 2x ...

60 + x + 2x = 180

try again ...
 
Is it x = 40 and y =80??
 
gazparkin said:
Is it x = 40 and y =80??

Yes, that's correct.
 
catmitt98 said:
Yes, that's correct.

Thank you for your help.
 

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