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0580/42 May/Jun 2026, Question 1: Angles in a Triangle

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 42 (Extended) · Calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Triangle ABC is isosceles with AB = AC and angle BAC = 30°. Find the value of x, the angle at C.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 1AB = AC so angle ABC = angle ACB = x
  2. 22x = 180 − 30 = 150
  3. 3x = 75

Answer75

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