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Question
In an isosceles triangle ABC, if AC = BC and AB2 = 2AC2, then ∠C = ______.
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Solution
In an isosceles triangle ABC, if AC = BC and AB2 = 2AC2, then ∠C = 90°.
Explanation:
Let AC = BC = a. Then AB2 = 2a2 = a2 + a2 = AC2 + BC2, so by the converse of the Pythagorean theorem the angle opposite AB (i.e., ∠C) is a right angle.
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