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In ΔABC, ∠C=50 and ∠A = ∠B. What is the measure of ∠A?

A
75⁰
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B
80⁰
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C
65⁰
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45⁰
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Solution

The correct option is C 65⁰

We know that the sum of interior angles in a triangle is 180⁰.

Therefore, ∠A + ∠B+ ∠C = 180⁰

∠A + ∠B + 50⁰ = 180⁰

Since ∠A = ∠B, we can write it as,

2(∠A)+ 50⁰ = 180⁰

On simplifying we get,

2(∠A) = 130⁰

∠A = 65⁰

Hence option C is the answer.


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