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Online Geometry Problem 848: Special Right triangle, Catheti or legs ratio 1:2, 26.5 Degrees. Double angle. Level: High School, SAT Prep, College, Mathematics Education

The figure below shows a right triangle ABC with BC = 2AB. Prove that the measure of angle C is approximately 26.5 degrees. Try to use elementary geometry (Euclid's Elements.)
 

Right triangle, Catheti or legs ratio 1:2, 26.5 Degrees. Double angle
 

 

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