In Fig. 9.44, x + y =
By exterior angle theorem,
In
∠OCA + ∠AOC = x
x = 80o + 40o
= 120o
∠AOC = ∠DOB (Vertically opposite angle)
∠DOB = 40o
y = ∠BOD + ∠ODB
= 40o + 70o
= 110o
Now, x + y = 230o