In Fig. 8.132, if l1 || l2, what is the value of y?
Given that,
l1 ‖ l �2 and l3 is transversal
∠1 = 3x (Vertically opposite angle)
y = ∠1 (Corresponding angle)
y = 3x (i)
y + x = 180o (Linear pair)
3x + x = 180o [From (i)]
4x = 180o
x = 45o
Therefore,
y = 3x = 3 * 45o
= 135o