The measure of the vertex angle of an isosceles triangle is 12 more than 5 times the measure of a base angle. Determine the sum of the measures of the base angles.

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17, The measure of the vertex angle of an isosceles triangle is 12 more than 5 times the
measure of a base angle. Determine the sum of the measures of the base angles.
Transcribed Image Text:(2x+15)° G 17, The measure of the vertex angle of an isosceles triangle is 12 more than 5 times the measure of a base angle. Determine the sum of the measures of the base angles.
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