8. In an isosceles triangle, the length of the base is 32 feet and its height is 30 feet. [4 points](a) Find the length of one of the legs of the isosceles triangle.(b) Find the measure of a base angle to the nearest tenth.

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8. In an isosceles triangle, the length of the base is 32 feet and its height is 30 feet. [4 points] (a) Find the length of one of the legs of the isosceles triangle. (b) Find the measure of a base angle to the nearest tenth.