In Fig. 6.29, if AB || CD, CD || EF and y : z = 3 : 7, Find x.

It is given in the question that:

AB || CD and CD || EF

∠y : ∠z = 3 : 7

Now,

∠x + ∠y = 180o (Angles on the same side of transversal) ---------- (i)

And,

∠O + ∠z = 180° (Linear pair) -----------------------(ii)

And,

∠y = ∠O (Corresponding angles) -------------------(iii)

From (ii) and (iii)

∠y + ∠z = 180o

Now, according to question,

∠y = 3w and ∠z = 7w

3w + 7w = 180o

10w = 180o

w = 18o

Hence,

∠y = 3 × 18o = 54o

And,

∠z = 7 × 18o = 126o

Now, from (i)

∠x + ∠y = 180o

⇒ ∠x + 54o = 180o

⇒ ∠x = 126o

 

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