Geometric Figure Problem: If the third angle of an isosceles

As usual, the combination of math and me equals "huh?" If someone to help me think clearly.

The question reads: An isosceles triangle has two angles whose measures are equal. If the third and largest angle of a certain isosceles triangle measures sixty-eight degrees, what are the measures of the other two equal angles?

I know an isosceles has two equal sides or two acute angles, which means they fall somewhere from 0 to 90 degrees. I am told the last angle is 68degrees and I know the acute angles will equal the same but how do I figure them out?

the sum of the interior angles of any triangle is 180 degrees
if one angle is 68, and the other two are equal, then the other two will be half of 180-68

so:
180-68 = 112

112/2 = 56

High Air-head Level

I am so stupid. Let's talk obvious. In my defense I want to be a writer not a mathematician which really doesn't excuse me either since I need to pay attention in that field too.

Re: High Air-head Level

vonsmiley said:

I am so stupid.

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Stop saying that. Stop thinking that. Let's buckle down and learn.