Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Angles

Angles — practice question

The diagram depicts triangle $ABC$, which is isosceles, with $AC$ parallel to $BD$. The angle at $C$ is $40^{\circ}$. The points $A$, $B$, $C$, $D$ are labelled. At $B$, the angle between $AB$ and $AC$ is marked $a^{\circ}$, and the angle between $AC$ and $BD$ is marked $b^{\circ}$. The diagram is marked NOT TO SCALE.
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Find the values of $a$ and $b$.

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This 2-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Hence, $a = 170$

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