Explain how this figure is a trapezium. Which of its two sides are parallel? (Fig 3.32)

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Philoid · Accepted Answer

We know that if a transversal line intersects two given lines in such a way that the sum of the measures of the angles on the same side of transversal is 180^o, then the given two lines are parallel to each other.

Hence,

∠NML + ∠MLK = 180°

Hence, NM||LK

As quadrilateral KLMN has a pair of parallel lines, therefore, it is a trapezium

Hence,

∠NML + ∠MLK = 180°

Hence, NM||LK

As quadrilateral KLMN has a pair of parallel lines, therefore, it is a trapezium