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