(a) Is it possible for an isosceles triangle to have an angle of 140°? Circle your answer. You must give an explanation for your answer. [1]
YES NO
(b)
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Which of the following equations is correct for the diagram shown above? Circle your answer. [1]
\(a + b = 30\) \(a + b = 210\) \(b - a = 150\)
\(a - b = 150\) \(a + b = 150\)
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YES AND a valid explanation. e.g. ‘ the other two angles would be (both) 20(°)’ e.g. diagram showing (isosceles) triangle with angles of 140°, 20° and 20°.
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A valid explanation implies YES circled if not otherwise contradicted (by circling NO).
Explanations must engage with the specific triangle given (with an angle of 140°) and not isosceles triangles in general.
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