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EXERCISE 6.1

1. In the given figure, if AB || CD || EF, PQ || RS, ∠RQD = 25° and ∠CQP = 60°,
then ∠QRS is equal to
(a) 85o (b) 135o (c) 145o (d) 110o

Sol. We have PQ || RS. Produce PQ to M.

∠CQP = ∠MQD [Vertically opp. ∠s]
∴ 60° = ∠1 + 25°
⇒ ∠1 = 35°
Now, QM||RS and QR cuts them.
∠ARQ = ∠RQD = 25° [Alt. ∠s]
∴ ∠1 + (∠ARQ + ∠ARS) = 180°
⇒ 35° + (25° + ∠ARS) = 180°
⇒ ∠ARS = 180° – 60° = 120°
∴ ∠QRS = ∠ARQ + ∠ARS = 25° + 120° = 145°
Hence, (c) is the correct answer.
2. If one angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the other two angles, then
the triangle is
(a) an isosceles triangle (b) an obtuse triangle
(c) an equilateral triangle (d) a right triangle
Sol. Let the angles of ∆ABC be ∠A, ∠B and ∠C.
Given that ∠A = ∠B + ∠C ...(1)

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But, in any ∆ABC, ∠A + ∠B + ∠C= 180º ...(2)

[Angles sum property of triangle]
From equations (1) and (2), we get
∠A + ∠A = 180º ⇒ 2∠A = 180º ⇒ ∠A = 180º/2 = 90º
∴ A = 90º
Hence, the triangle is a right triangle and option (d) is correct.
3. An exterior angle of a triangle is 105o and its two interior opposite angles
are equal. Each of these equal angle is
1º 1º 1º
(a) 37 (b) 52 (c) 72 (d) 75°
2 2 2
Sol. An exterior angle of a triangle is 105 .
o

Let each of the two interior opposite angles be x.

We know that exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of two
interior opposite angles.
∴ 105° = x + x ⇒ 2x = 105°

1 1°
⇒ x= × 105 ° = 52
2 2

1°
So, each of equal angle is 52 .
2
Hence, (b) is the correct answer.
4. The angles of a triangle are in the ratio 5 : 3 : 7. The triangle is
(a) an acute angled triangle (b) an obtuse angled triangle
(c) a right triangle (d) an isosceles triangle
Sol. Let the angles of the triangle be 5x, 3x and 7x.
As the sum of the angles of a triangle is 180o , then
5x + 3x + 7x = 180o
⇒ 15x = 180° ⇒ x = 180° ÷ 15 = 12°
Therefore , the angles of the triangle are
5 × 12°, 3 × 12° and 7 × 12°, i.e., 60o, 36o and 84°
As the measure of each angle of the triangle is less than 90o, so the
angles of the triangle are acute angles.
Therefore, the triangle is an acute angled triangle.
Hence, (a) is the correct answer.
5. If one of the angles of a triangle is 130o, then the angle between the
bisectors of the other two angles can be
(a) 50° (b) 65° (c) 145° (d) 155°
Sol. In ∆ABC, we have ∠A = 130°.
OB and OC are the bisectors of the angles B and C.

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Now, ∠BOC = 180° – (∠OBC + ∠OCB)

= 180° – 25° = 155°
Hence, (d) is the correct answer.
6. In the given figure, POQ is a line . The value of x is
(a) 20o (b) 25o (c) 30o (d) 35o

Sol. We have 3x + 4x + 40o = 180o

⇒ 7x + 40° = 180° ⇒ 7x = 180° – 40° = 140°
⇒ x = 140° ÷ 7 = 20°
Hence, (a) is the correct answer.
7. In the given figure, if OP || RS, ∠OPQ = 110º and ∠QRS = 130º, then
∠PQR is equal to
(a) 40o (b) 50o (c) 60o (d) 70o
R S

130º
O P

110º

Ans. In the given figure, producing OP, which intersect RQ at X.

Since, OP || RS and RX is a transversal.
So, ∠RXP = ∠XRS [Alternate angles]
⇒ ∠RXP = 130º ...(1) [∵ ∠QRS = 130º]
R S

130º
O P
X
110º

Q
Now, RQ is a line segment.
So, ∠PXQ + ∠RXP = 180º [Linear pair axiom]

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⇒ ∠PXQ = 180º – ∠RXP = 180º – 130º [From equation (1)]

⇒ ∠PXQ = 50º
In ∆PQX, ∠OPQ is an exterior angle.
∴ ∠OPQ = ∠PXQ + ∠PQX
[∵ exterior angle = sum of two opposite interior angles]
⇒ 110º = 50º + ∠PQX
⇒ ∠PQX = 110º – 50º
⇒ ∠PQX = 60º
∴ ∠PQR = 60º [∵ ∠PQX = ∠PQR]
Hence, the option (c) is correct.
8. Angles of a triangle are in the ratio 2 : 4 : 3. The smallest angle of the
triangle is
(a) 60o (b) 40o (c) 80o (d) 20o
Ans. Given that: The ratio of angles of a triangle is 2 : 4 : 3.
Let the angles of the triangle be ∠A, ∠B and ∠C.
∴ ∠A = 2x, ∠B = 4x and ∠C = 3x
In ∠ABC, ∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180°
[∵ Sum of angles of a triangle is 180°]
⇒ 2x + 4x + 3x = 180° ⇒ 9x = 180° ⇒ x = 180°/9 = 20°
∴ ∠A = 2x = 2 × 20° = 40°
∠B = 4x = 4 × 20° = 80° and ∠C = 3x = 3 × 20° = 60°
Hence, the smallest angle of a triangle is 40° and option (b) is correct.

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EXERCISE 6.2
1. For what value of x + y in the given
figure, will ABC be a line? Justify your A
answer. D
Sol. In the given figure, x and y are two
adjacent angles.
y
For ABC to be a straight line, the sum x
B
of two adjacent angles x and y must C
be 180°.
2. Can a triangle have all angles less than 60o? Give reason for your answer.
Sol. A triangle cannot have all angles less than 60o. Then, sum of all the
angles will be less than 180° whereas sum of all the angles of a triangle
is always 180°.
3. Can a triangle have two obtuse angles? Give reason for your answer.
Sol. An angle whose measure is more than 90o but less than 180o is called an
obtuse angle.
A triangle cannot have two obtuse angles because the sum of all the
angles of it cannot be more than 180o. It is always equal to 180°.

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4. How many triangles can be drawn having its angles 45o, 64o and 72o?
Give reason for your answer.
Sol. We cannot draw any triangle having its angles 45o , 64o and 72o because
the sum of the angles (45o + 64o + 72o = 181o ) cannot be 181°.
5. How many triangles can be drawn having its angles as 53o, 64o and 63o?
Give reason for your answer.
Sol. Sum of these angles = 53o + 64o + 63o = 180o. So, we can draw infinitely
many triangles, sum of the angles of every triangle having its angles as
53o , 64oand 63o is 180o.
6. In the given figure, find the value of x for
which the lines l and m are parallel.
Sol. If a transversal intersects two parallel
lines, then each pair of consecutive
interior angles are supplementary.
Here, the two given lines l and m are
parallel.
Angles x and 44o, are consecutive interior angles on the same side of the
transversal.
Therefore, x + 44o = 180o
Hence, x = 180o – 44o = 136o
7. Two adjacent angles are equal. Is it necessary that each of these angles
will be a right angle? Justify your answer.
Sol. No, each of these angles will be a right angle only when they form a
linear pair, i.e., when the non-common arms of the given two adjacent
angles are two opposite rays.
8. If one of the angles formed by two intersecting lines is a right angle, what
can you say about the other three angles? Give reason for your answer.
Sol. If two lines intersect each other at a point, then four angles are formed.
If one of these four angles is a right angle, then each of other three
angles will also be a right angle by linear pair axiom.
9. In the given figures, which of the two lines are parallel and why?
p
q
n

l 73° 106°
132° r
48°
m

Fig (i) Fig (ii)

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Sol. For fig (i), a transversal intersects two lines such that the sum of interior
angles on the same side of the transversal is 132° + 48° = 180°.
Therefore, the lines l and m are parallel.
For fig. (ii), a transversal intersects two lines such that the sum of
interior angles on the same side of the transversal is 73° + 106° = 179°.
Therefore, the lines p and q are not parallel.
10. Two lines l and m are perpendicular to the same line n. Are l and m
perpendicular to each other? Given reason for your answer.
Sol. When two lines l and m are perpendicular to the same line n, each of the
two corresponding angles formed by these lines l and m with the line n
are equal (each is equal to 90o). Hence, the lines l and m are parallel.

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EXERCISE 6.3
1. In the given figure, OD is the bisector of ∠AOC, OE is the bisector of
∠BOC and OD ⊥ OE. Show that the points A, O and B are collinear.

D E

A O B
Sol. Given : In figure, OD ⊥ OE, OD and OE are the bisectors of ∠AOC and
∠BOC.
To prove: Points A, O and B are collinear i.e., AOB is a straight line.
Proof: Since, OD and OE bisect angles ∠AOC and ∠BOC respectively.
∴ ∠AOC = 2∠DOC … (1)
And ∠COB = 2∠COE … (2)
On adding equations (1) and (2), we get
∠AOC + ∠COB = 2∠DOC + 2∠COE
⇒ ∠AOC + ∠COB = 2 (∠DOC + ∠COE)
⇒ ∠AOC + ∠COB = 2∠DOE
⇒ ∠AOC + ∠COB = 2 × 90° [∴ OD ⊥ OE]
⇒ ∠AOC + ∠COB = 180°
∴ ∠AOB = 180°
So, ∠ AOC + ∠COB are forming linear pair or AOB is a straight line.
Hence, points A, O and B are collinear.
2. In the given figure, ∠1 = 60° and ∠6 = 120°. Show that the lines m and n
are parallel.

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Sol. We have,
∠5 + ∠6 = 180° [Angles of a linear pair]
⇒ ∠5 + 120° = 180° ⇒ ∠5 = 180° – 120° = 60°
Now, ∠1 = ∠5 [Each = 60°]
But, these are corresponding angles.
Therefore, the lines m and n are parallel.
3. AP and BQ are the bisectors of
the two alternate interior angles
formed by intersection of a
transversal t with the parallel
lines l and m. See the given
figure. Show that AP|| BQ.
Sol. ∵ l || m and t is the transversal
∠MAB = ∠SBA
[Alt. ∠s]
1 1
⇒ ∠MAB = ∠SBA ⇒ ∠2 = ∠3
2 2
But, ∠2 and ∠3 are alternate angles.
Hence, AP || BQ.
4. If in the given figure,
bisectors AP and BQ of the
alternate interior angles are
parallel, then show that l || m.
Sol. AP is the bisector of ∠MAB
and BQ is the bisector of
∠SBA. We are given that
AP || BQ.
As AP || BQ, so ∠2 = ∠3 [Alt. ∠s]
∴ 2∠2 = 2∠3
⇒ ∠2 + ∠2 = ∠3 + ∠3
⇒ ∠1 + ∠2 = ∠3 + ∠4 [∵ ∠1 = ∠2 and ∠3 = ∠4]

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⇒ ∠MAB = ∠SBA
But, these are alternate angles.
Hence, the lines l and m
are parallel, i.e., l ||m.
5. In the given figure, BA || ED
and BC|| EF. Show that
∠ABC = ∠DEF. [Hint:
Produce DE to intersect BC
at P(say)]
Sol. Produce DE to intersect BC
at P(say).
EF|| BC and DP is the
transversal,

∴ ∠DEF = ∠DPC ...(1)[Corres. ∠s]

Now, AB || DP and BC is the transversal,
∴ ∠DPC = ∠ABC ...(2)[Corres. ∠s]
From (1) and (2), we get
∠ABC = ∠DEF
Hence, proved.
6. In the given figure, BA || ED and BC|| EF. Show that ∠ABC + ∠DEF = 180°.

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Sol. Produce ED to meet BC at P(say).

Now, EF || BC and EP is the transversal.

∴ ∠DEF + ∠EPC = 180° ...(1)
Again, EP || AB and BC is the transversal.
∴ ∠EPC = ∠ABC ...(2) [Corresponding ∠s]
From (1) and (2), we get
∠DEF + ∠ABC = 180° n
⇒ ∠ABC + ∠DEF = 180°
Hence, proved. D E
A
7. In the given figure, DE || QR and AP and
BP are the bisectors of ∠EAB and P
∠RBA, respectively. Find ∠APB.
Sol. DE|| QR and the line n is the transversal Q B R
line.
∴ ∠EAB + ∠RBA = 180° ...(1)
[∵ If a transversal intersects two parallel lines, then each pair of
consecutive interior angles are supplementary]
⇒ ∠PAB + ∠PBA = 90°
[∵ AP is the bisector of ∠EAB and BP is the bisector of ∠RBA]
Now, from ∆APB, we have
∠APB = 180° – (∠PAB + ∠PBA)
⇒ ∠APB = 180° – 90° = 90°
8. The angles of a triangle are in the ratio 2 : 3 : 4. Find the angles of the
triangle.
Sol. Given : Ratio of angles is 2 : 3 : 4.
To find: Angles of triangle.
Proof: The ratio of angles of a triangle is 2 : 3 : 4.
Let the angles of a triangle be ∠A, ∠B and ∠C.
Therefore, ∠A = 2x, then ∠B = 3x and ∠C = 4x.
In ∆ABC, ∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180° [∵ Sum of angles of a triangle is 180°]

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∴ 2x + 3x + 4x = 180°
⇒ 9x = 180° ⇒ x = 180°/9 = 20°
∴ ∠A = 2x = 2 × 20° = 40°
∠B = 3x = 3 × 20° = 60°
and ∠C = 4x = 4 × 20° = 80°
Hence, the angles of the triangles are 40°, 60° and 80°.
9. A triangle ABC is right angled at A. L is a point on BC such that AL ⊥ BC.
Prove that ∠BAL = ∠ACB.
Sol. Given : In ∆ABC,
∠A = 90° and AL ⊥ BC.
To prove: ∠BAL = ∠ACB.
Proof : In ∆ABC and ∆LAC,
∠BAC = ∠ALC … (1) [Each 90°]
and ∠ABC = ∠ABL. … (2) [Common angle]
Adding equations (1) and (2), we get
∠BAC + ∠ABC = ∠ALC + ∠ABC … (3)
In ∆ABC, ∠BAC + ∠ACB +∠ABC = 180°
[Sum of angles of triangle is 180°]
⇒ ∠BAC + ∠ABC = 180° – ∠ACB … (4)
In ∆ABL, ∠ABL + ∠ALB + ∠BAL = 180°
[Sum of angles of triangle is 180°]
⇒ ∠ABL + ∠ALC = 180° – ∠BAL ... (5) [∠ALC = ∠ALB = 90°]
Substituting the value from equation (4) and (5) in equation (3), we get
180° – ∠ACB = 180° – ∠BAL ⇒ ∠ACB = ∠BAL
Hence, proved.
10. Two lines are respectively perpendicular to two parallel lines. Show that
they are parallel to each other.
Sol. Two lines p and n are
respectively perpendicular to
two parallel lines l and m, i.e.,
p ⊥ l and n ⊥ m.
We have to show that p is
parallel to n.
As n ⊥ m, so ∠1 = 90°. ...(1)
Again, p ⊥ l, so ∠2 = 90°.
But, l is parallel to m, so
∠2 = ∠3 [Corres. ∠s]
∴ ∠3 = ∠90° ...(2)[... ∠2 = 90°]

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From (1) and (2), we get

⇒ ∠1 = ∠3 [Each = 90°]
But, these are corresponding angles.
Hence, p || n.

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EXERCISE 6.4
1. If two lines intersect, prove that the vertically opposite angles are equal.
Sol. Given : Two lines AB and CD intersect at point O.
To prove: (i) ∠AOC = ∠BOD
(ii) ∠AOD = ∠BOC A D
Proof: (i) Since, ray OA stands on line CD.
∴ ∠AOC + ∠AOD = 180° ...(1)
[Linear pair axiom]
Similarly, ray OD stands on line AB.
O
∴ ∠AOD + ∠BOD = 180° ...(2)
From equations (1) and (2), we get
∠AOC + ∠AOD = ∠AOD + ∠BOD
⇒ ∠AOC = ∠BOD C B
Hence, proved.
(ii) Since, ray OD stands on line AB.
∴ ∠AOD + ∠BOD = 180° … (3) [Linear pair axiom]
Similarly, ray OB stands on line CD.
∴ ∠DOB + ∠BOC = 180° … (4)
From equations (3) and (4), we get
∠AOD + ∠BOD = ∠DOB + ∠BOC ⇒ ∠AOD = ∠BOC
Hence, proved.
2. Bisectors of interior ∠B and exterior ∠ACD of a ∆ABD intersect at the
point T. Prove that
1
∠BTC = ∠BAC
2
Sol. Given : ∆ABC, produce BC to D and the bisectors of ∠ABC and ∠ACD
meet at point T.
1
To prove: ∠BTC = ∠BAC
2
A

B
C D

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Proof: In ∆ABC, ∠ACD is an exterior angle.

∴ ∠ACD = ∠ABC + ∠CAB
[Exterior angle of a triangle is equal
to the sum of two opposite angles]
1 1 1
⇒ ∠ACD = ∠CAB + ∠ABC [Dividing both sides by 2]
2 2 2
1 1
⇒ ∠TCD = ∠CAB + ∠ABC … (1)
2 2
1
[ ∵ CT is a bisector of ∠ACD ⇒ ∠ACD = ∠TCD]
2
In ∆BTC, ∠TCD = ∠BTC + ∠CBT [Exterior angle of a triangle is equal
to the sum of two opposite angles]
1
⇒ ∠TCD = ∠BTC + ∠ABC … (2)
2
1
[∵ BT is bisector of ∆ABC ⇒ ∠CBT = ∠ABC]
2
From equations (1) and (2), we get
1 1 1
∠CAB + ∠ABC = ∠BTC + ∠ABC
2 2 2
1 1
⇒ ∠CAB = ∠BTC or ∠BAC = ∠BTC
2 2
Hence, proved.
3. A transversal intersects two parallel lines. Prove that the bisectors of
any pair of corresponding angles so formed are parallel.
Sol. Given : Two lines DE and QR are parallel and are intersected by transversal
at A and B respectively. Also, BP and AF are the bisectors of angles
∠ABR and ∠CAE respectively.

C n
F

D A E

Q
B R

To prove: EP || FQ
Proof: Given, DE || QR ⇒ ∠CAE = ∠ABR [Corresponding angles]
1 1
⇒ ∠CAE = ∠ABR [Dividing both sides by 2]
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⇒ ∠CAF = ∠ABP [∵ BP and AF are the bisectors of

angles ∠ABR and ∠CAE respectively]
As these are the corresponding angles on the transversal line n and
are equal.
Hence, EP || FQ.
4. Prove that through a given point, we can draw only one perpendicular
to a given line.
[Hint: Use proof by contradiction]
Sol. From the point P, a perpendicular PM is drawn
to the given line AB.
∴ ∠PMB = 90°
Let if possible , we can draw another
perpendicular PN to the line AB. Then,
∠PNB = 90°.
∴ ∠PMB = ∠PNB, which is possible only when PM and PN
coincides with each other.
Hence, through a given point, we can draw only one perpendicular to a
given line.
5. Prove that two lines that are respectively perpendicular to two
intersecting lines intersect each other.
[Hint: Use proof by contradiction]
Sol. Given : Let lines l and m are two intersecting lines. Again, let n and p be
another two lines which are perpendicular to the intersecting lines
meet at point D.
To prove: Two lines n and p intersecting at a point.
Proof : Let us consider lines n and p are not intersecting, then it means
they are parallel to each other i.e., n || p. ...(1)
Since, lines n and p are perpendicular to m and l respectively.
But from equation (1), n || p, it implies that l || m. It is a contradiction.
Thus, our assumption is wrong. Hence, lines n and p intersect at a point.
6. Prove that a triangle must have at least two acute angles.
Sol. If the triangle is an acute angled triangle, then all its three angles are
acute angles. Each of these angles is less than 90o, so they can make
three angles sum equal to 180o .
If a triangle is an obtused angled triangle, then one angle which is
obtuse will be more than 90o but less than 180o, so the other two acute
angles can make the three angles sum equal to 180o.
If a triangle is a right angled triangle, then one angle which is right angle
will be equal to 90o and the other two acute angles can make the three
angles sum equal to 180o.
Hence, we can say that a triangle must have at least two acute angles.

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7. In the given fig., ∠Q > ∠R, PA P

is the bisector of ∠QPR and
PM ⊥ QR. Prove that
1
∠APM = (∠Q − ∠R)
2
Sol. Given : ∆PQR, ∠Q > ∠R, PA is
the bisector of ∠QPR and Q R
M A
PM ⊥ QR.
1
To prove: ∠APM = (∠Q − ∠R)
2
Proof: Since, PA is the bisector of ∠QPR
∴ ∠QPA = ∠APR ...(1)
In ∠PQM, ∠Q + ∠PMQ + ∠QPM = 180°
[Angle sum property of a triangle]
⇒ ∠Q + 90° + ∠QPM = 180° [∵ ∠PMQ = 90°]
⇒ ∠Q = 90° – ∠QPM ...(2)
In ∆PMR, ∠PMR + ∠R + ∠RPM = 180°
[Angle sum property of a triangle]
⇒ 90° + ∠R + ∠RPM = 180° [∵ ∠PMR = 90°]
⇒ ∠R = 180° – 90° – ∠RPM
⇒ ∠Q = 90° – ∠QPM
⇒ ∠PRM = 90° – ∠RPM … (3)
Subtracting equation (3) from equation (2), we get
∠Q – ∠R = (90° – ∠QPM) – (90° – ∠RPM)
⇒ ∠Q – ∠R = ∠RPM – ∠QPM
⇒ ∠Q – ∠R = (∠RPA + ∠APM) – (∠QPA – ∠APM) … (4)
⇒ ∠Q – ∠R = ∠QPA + ∠APM – ∠QPA + ∠APM [Using equation (1)]
⇒ ∠Q – ∠R = 2∠APM
1
⇒ ∠APM = (∠Q − ∠R)
2
Hence, proved.

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