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algebra

In an isosceles triangle, two angles are equal. If the vertex angle is 4040^\circ and the base angles are 2x2x, what is xx?

A

20

B

40

C

70

D

35

Correct Answer: D

Choice Choice B is the correct answer.

  1. Equation: 40+2x+2x=18040 + 2x + 2x = 180 (Wait, base angles are usually denoted as just xx each, but here the base angle measure is 2x2x. So 40+2x+2x=18040 + 2x + 2x = 180)
  2. Combine: 40+4x=18040 + 4x = 180
  3. Subtract 40: 4x=1404x = 140
  4. Divide by 4: x=35x = 35
  5. Verify: 40+70+70=18040 + 70 + 70 = 180

Choice Choice C is incorrect because calculation error.

Choice Choice B is incorrect because calculation error.

Choice Choice A is incorrect because calculation error.