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

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