Question

triangle c is a scaled copy of triangle b. what is the value of a?

Explanation:

Step1: Recall property of scaled - copies

Scaled - copies of triangles are similar. Similar triangles have equal corresponding angles.

Step2: Identify corresponding angles

In similar triangles B and C, the angle \(a^{\circ}\) in triangle C corresponds to the \(40^{\circ}\) angle in triangle B.

Answer:

40