Question

Given AB AND AC ARE THE LEGS OF ISOSCELES TRIANGLE ABC
mANGLE 1=5X
mANGLE 3=2X+2
FIND m ANGLE 2

IS MY WORK CORRECT?

MY WORK:
5X+2X+2=180
X=178/7
SUBSTITUTE
2(178/7)+2
=370/7

Answer 1

Why did you assume that the sum of those 2 angles is 180?

Answer 2

bcuz they form straight angle=180

Answer 3

Ok, good.
Now you have x, you need to find the measure of the angle.

Answer 4

all of the angles or which one?

Answer 5

Oh, I see. You did that already.

Answer 6

so would the m<2=370/7

Answer 7

You're correct.

Answer 8

thanks for the help:)

Answer 9

You're welcome, but you did all the work yourself. Good job!