In a Δ ABC, if ∠A = 55°, ∠B = 40°, find ∠C
Given, ∠A = 55o
∠B = 40o and ∠C =?
We know that, In sum of all angles of triangle is 180o
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o
55o + 40o + ∠C = 180o
95o + ∠C = 180o
∠C = 85o
If the angles of a triangle are in the ratio 1 : 2 : 3, determine three angles.
Given that the angles of the triangle are in ratio 1 : 2 : 3
Let, the angles be a, 2a, 3a
Therefore, we know that
Sum of all angles if triangle is 180o
a + 2a + 3a = 180o
6a = 180o
a =
a = 30o
Since, a = 30o
2a = 2 (30o) = 60o
3a = 3 (30o) = 90o
Therefore, angles are a = 30o, 2a = 60o and 3a = 90o
Hence, angles are 30o, 60o and 90o.
The angles of a triangle are (x-40)°, (x-20)° and. Find the value of x.
Given that,
The angles of the triangle are (x – 40o), (x – 20o) and ( – 10o)
We know that,
Sum of all angles of triangle is 180o.
Therefore,
x – 40o + x – 20o + – 10o = 180o
2x + – 70o = 180o
= 250o
5x = 250o * 2
5x = 500o
x = 100o
Therefore, x = 100o
The angles of a triangle are arranged ascending order of magnitude. If the difference between two consecutive angles is 10°, find the three angles.
Given that,
The difference between two consecutive angles is 10o.
Let, x, x + 10 and x + 20 be the consecutive angles differ by 10o.
We know that,
x + x + 10 + x + 20 = 180o
3x + 30o = 180o
3x = 180o – 30o
3x = 150o
x = 50o
Therefore, the required angles are:
x = 50o
x + 10 = 50o + 10o
= 60o
x + 20 = 50o + 20o
= 70o
The difference between two consecutive angles is 10o then three angles are 50o, 60o and 70o.
Two angles of a triangle are equal and the third angle is greater than each of those angles by 30°. Determine all the angles of the triangle.
Given that,
Two angles are equal and third angle is greater than each of those angles by 30o.
Let, x, x, x + 30o be the angles of the triangle.
We know that,
Sum of all angles of triangle is 180o
x + x + x + 30o = 180o
3x + 30o = 180o
3x = 180o – 30o
3x = 150o
x = 50o
Therefore,
The angles are:
x = 50o
x = 50o
x + 30o = 50o + 30o
= 80o
Therefore, the required angles are 50o, 50o, 80o.
If one angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the other two, show that the triangle is a right triangle.
If one of the angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of other two.
i.e. ∠B = ∠A + ∠C
Now, in
Sum of all angles of triangle is 180o
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o
∠B + ∠B = 180o [Therefore, ∠A + ∠C = ∠B]
2∠B = 180o
∠B = 90o
Therefore, ABC is right angled triangle.
ABC is a triangle in which ∠A = 72°, the internal bisectors of angles B and C meet in O. Find the magnitude of ∠BOC.
Given,
ABC is a triangle
∠A = 72o and internal bisectors of B and C meet O.
In
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o
72o + ∠B + ∠C = 180o
∠B + ∠C = 180o – 72o
∠B + ∠C = 108o
Divide both sides by 2, we get
+ =
+ = 54o
∠OBC + ∠OCB = 54o (i)
Now, in
∠OBC + ∠OCB + ∠BOC = 180o
54o + ∠BOC = 180o [Using (i)]
∠BOC = 180o – 54o
= 126o
The bisectors of base angles of a triangle cannot enclose a right angle in any case.
In sum of all angles of a triangle is 180o
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o
Divide both sides by 2, we get
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o
∠A + ∠OBC + ∠OCB = 90o [Therefore, OB, OC bisects ∠B and ∠C]
∠OBC + ∠OCB = 90o - ∠A
Now, in
∠BOC + ∠OBC + ∠OCB = 180o
∠BOC + 90o - ∠A = 180o
∠BOC = 90o - ∠A
Hence, bisector open base angle cannot enclose right angle.
If the bisectors of the base angles of a triangle enclose an angle of 135°, prove that the triangle is a right triangle.
Given bisector og the base angles of a triangle enclose an angle of 135o
i.e. ∠BOC = 135o
But,
135o = 90o + ∠A
∠A = 135o – 90o
∠A = 45o (2)
= 90o
Therefore, is right angled triangle right angled at A.
In a Δ ABC, ∠ABC =∠ACB and the bisectors of ∠ABC and ∠ACB intersect at O such that ∠BOC = 120°. Shoe that ∠A =∠B =∠C = 60°.
Given,
∠ ABC = ∠ ACB
Divide both sides by 2, we get
∠ABC = ∠ACB
∠OBC = ∠OCB [Therefore, OB, OC bisects ∠B and ∠C]
Now,
∠BOC = 90o + ∠A
120o – 90o = ∠A
30o * 2 = ∠A
∠A = 60o
Now in
∠A + ∠ABC + ∠ACB = 180o [Sum of all angles of a triangle]
60o + 2∠ABC = 180o [Therefore, ∠ABC = ∠ACB]
2∠ABC = 180o – 60o
2∠ABC = 120o
∠ABC = 60o
Therefore, ∠ABC = ∠ACB = 60o
Hence, proved
Can a triangle have:
(i) Two right angles?
(ii) Two obtuse angles?
(iii) Two acute angles?
(iv) All angles more than 60°?
(v) All angles less than 60°?
(vi) All angles equal to 60°?
Justify your answer in each case.
(i) No, two right angles would up to 180o so the third angle becomes zero. This is not possible. Therefore, the triangle cannot have two right angles.
(ii) No, a triangle can’t have two obtuse angles as obtuse angle means more than 90o. So, the sum of the two sides exceeds more than 180o which is not possible. As the sum of all three angles of a triangle is 180o.
(iii) Yes, a triangle can have two acute angle as acute angle means less than 90o.
(iv) No, having angles more than 60o make that sum more than 180o which is not possible as the sum of all angles of a triangle is 180o.
(v) No, having all angles less than 60o will make that sum less than 180o which is not possible as the sum of all angles of a triangle is 180o.
(vi) Yes, a triangle can have three angles equal to 60o as in this case the sum of all three is equal to 180o which is possible. This type of triangle is known as equilateral triangle.
If each angle of a triangle is less than the sum of the other two, show that the triangle is acute angled.
Given,
Each angle of a triangle is less than the sum of the other two.
Therefore,
∠A + ∠B + ∠C
∠A + ∠A < ∠A + ∠B + ∠C
2∠A < 180o [Sum of all angles of a triangle]
∠A = 90o
Similarly,
∠B < 90o and ∠C < 90o
Hence, the triangle is acute angled.
The exterior angles, obtained on producing the base of a triangle both ways are 104° and 136°. Find all the angles of the triangle.
Let, ABC be a triangle and base BC produced to both sides. Exterior angles are ∠ABD and ∠ACE.
∠ABD = 104o
∠ACE = 136o
∠ABD + ∠ABC = 180o (Linear pair)
104o + ∠ABC = 180o
∠ABC = 180o – 104o
= 76o
∠ACE + ∠ACB = 180o
136o + ∠ACB = 180o
∠ACB = 180o – 136o
= 44o
In
∠A + ∠ABC + ∠ACB = 180o
∠A + 76o + 44o = 180o
∠A + 120o = 180o
∠A = 180o – 120o
= 60o
Thus, angles of triangle are 60o, 76o and 44o.
In a ΔABC, the internal bisectors of ∠B and ∠C meet at P and the external bisectors of ∠B and ∠C meet at Q. Prove that ∠BPC + ∠BQC = 180°.
Given that ABC is a triangle.
BP and CP are internal bisector of ∠B and ∠C respectively
BQ and CQ are external bisector of ∠B and ∠C respectively.
External ∠B = 180o - ∠B
External ∠C = 180o - ∠C
In
∠BPC + ∠B + ∠C = 180o
∠BPC = 180o - (∠B + ∠C) (i)
In
∠BQC + (180o - ∠B) + (180o - ∠C) = 180o
∠BQC + 180o - (∠B + ∠C) = 180o
∠BPC + ∠BQC = 180o [From (i)]
Hence, proved
In Fig. 9.30, the sides BC, CA and AB of a Δ ABC have been produced to D, E and F respectively. If ∠ACD = 105° and ∠EAF = 45°, find all the angles of the Δ ABC.
Given,
∠ACD = 105o
∠EAF = 45o
∠EAF = ∠BAC (Vertically opposite angle)
∠BAC = 45o
∠ACD + ∠ACB = 180o (Linear pair)
105o + ∠ACB = 180o
∠ACB = 180o – 105o
= 75o
In
∠BAC + ∠ABC + ∠ACB = 180o
45o + ∠ABC + 75o = 180o
∠ABC = 180o – 120o
= 60o
Thus, all three angles of a triangle are 45o, 60o and 75o.
Compute the value of x in each of the following figures:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(i) ∠DAC + ∠BAC = 180o (Linear pair)
120o + ∠BAC = 180o
∠BAC = 180o – 120o
= 60o
And,
∠ACD + ∠ACB = 180o
112o + ∠ACB = 180o
∠ACB = 68o
In ABC,
∠BAC + ∠ACB + ∠ABC = 180o
60o + 68o + x = 180o
128o + x = 180o
x = 180o – 128o
= 52o
(ii) ∠ABE + ∠ABC = 180o (Linear pair)
120o + ∠ABC = 180o
∠ABC = 60o
∠ACD + ∠ACB = 180o (Linear pair)
110o + ∠ACB = 180o
∠ACB = 70o
In
∠A + ∠ACB + ∠ABC = 180o
x + 70o + 60o = 180o
x + 130o = 180o
x = 50o
(iii) AB ‖ CD and AD cuts them so,
∠BAE = ∠EDC (Alternate angles)
∠EDC = 52o
In
∠EDC + ∠ECD + ∠CEO = 180o
52o + 40o + x = 180o
92o + x = 180o
x = 180o – 92o
= 88o
(iv) Join AC
In
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o
(35o + ∠1) + 45o + (50o + ∠2) = 180o
130o + ∠1 + ∠2 = 180o
∠1 + ∠2 = 50o
In
∠1 + ∠2 + ∠D = 180o
50o + x = 180o
x = 180o – 50o
= 130o
In Fig. 9.35, AB divides ∠DAC in the ratio 1: 3 and AB =DB. Determine the value of x.
Given,
AB divides ∠DAC in the ratio 1: 3
∠DAB: ∠BAC = 1: 3
∠DAC + ∠EAC = 180o
∠DAC + 108o = 180o
∠DAC = 180o – 108o
= 72o
∠DAB = * 72o = 18o
∠BAC = * 72o = 54o
In
∠DAB + ∠ADB + ∠ABD = 180o
18o + 18o + ∠ABD = 180o
36o + ∠ABD = 180o
∠ABD = 180o – 36o
= 144o
∠ABD + ∠ABC = 180o (Linear pair)
144o + ∠ABC = 180o
∠ABC = 180o – 144o
= 36o
In
∠BAC + ∠ABC + ∠ACB = 180o
54o + 36o + x = 180o
90o + x = 180o
x = 180o – 90o
= 90o
Thus, x = 90o
ABC is a triangle. The bisector of the exterior angle at B and the bisector of ∠C intersect each other at D. Prove that ∠D = ∠A.
Exterior ∠B = (180o - ∠B)
Exterior ∠C = (180o - ∠C)
In
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o
(∠A + ∠B + ∠C) = 180o
(∠B + ∠C) = 180o - ∠A (i)
In
∠D + ∠DBC + ∠DCB = 180o
∠D + {180o - (180o - ∠B) - ∠B} + {180o - (180o - ∠C) - ∠C} = 180o
∠D + 360o – 90o – 90o – (∠B + ∠C) = 180o
∠D + 180o – 90o - ∠A = 180o
∠D = ∠A
Hence, proved
In Fig. 9.36, AC ⊥ CE and ∠A : ∠B :∠C = 3:2:1, find the value of ∠ECD.
Given,
AC is perpendicular to CE
∠A: ∠B: ∠C = 3: 2: 1
Let,
∠A = 3k
∠B = 2k
∠C = k
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o
3k + 2k + k = 180o
6k = 180o
k = 30o
Therefore,
∠A = 3k = 90o
∠B = 2k = 60o
∠C = k = 30o
Now,
∠C + ∠ACE + ∠ECD = 180o (Linear pair)
30o + 900 + ∠ECD = 180o
∠ECD = 180o – 120o
= 60o
In Fig. 9.37, AM ⊥ BC and AN is the bisector of ∠A. If ∠B =65° and ∠C =33°, find ∠MAN.
Given,
AM perpendicular to BC
AN is bisector of ∠A
Therefore, ∠NAC = ∠NAB
In
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o
∠A + 65o + 33o = 180o
∠A = 180o – 98o
= 82o
∠NAC = ∠NAB = 41o (Therefore, AN is bisector of ∠A)
In
∠AMB + ∠MAB + ∠ABM = 180o
90o + ∠MAB + 65o = 180o
∠MAB + 155o = 1800
∠MAB = 25o
Therefore,
∠MAB + ∠MAN = ∠BAN
25o + ∠MAN = 41o
∠MAN = 41o – 25o
= 16o
In a Δ ABC, AD bisects ∠A and ∠C >∠B. Prove that ∠ADB >∠ADC.
Given,
AB bisects ∠A (∠DAB = ∠DAC)
∠C > ∠B
In ,
∠ADB + ∠DAB + ∠B = 180o (i)
In ,
∠ADC + ∠DAC + ∠C = 180o (ii)
From (i) and (ii), we get
∠ADB + ∠DAB + ∠B = ∠ADC + ∠DAC + ∠C
∠ADB > ∠ADC (Therefore, ∠C > ∠B)
Hence, proved
In Δ ABC, BD ⊥ AC and CE ⊥ AB. If BD and CE intersect at O, prove that ∠BOC = 180° - A.
Given,
BD perpendicular to AC
And,
CE perpendicular to AB
In
∠E + ∠B + ∠ECB = 180o
90o + ∠B + ∠ECB = 180o
∠B + ∠ECB = 90o
∠B = 90o - ∠ECB .....(i)
In
∠D + ∠C + ∠DBC = 180o
90o + ∠C + ∠DBC = 180o
∠C + ∠DBC = 90o
∠C = 90o - ∠DBC .....(ii)
Adding (i) and (ii), we get
∠B + ∠C = 180o (∠ECB + ∠DBC)
∠180o - ∠A = 180o (∠ECB + ∠DBC)
∠A = ∠ECB + ∠DBC
∠A = ∠OCB + ∠OBC
(Therefore, ∠ECB = ∠OCB and ∠DCB = ∠OCB) .... (iii)
In
∠BOC + (∠OBC + ∠OCB) = 180o
∠BOC + ∠A = 180o [From (iii)]
∠BOC = 180o - ∠A
Hence, proved
In Fig. 9.38, AE bisects ∠CAD and ∠B =∠C. Prove that AE||BC.
Given,
AE bisects ∠CAD
∠B = ∠C
In
∠CAD = ∠B + ∠C
∠CAD = ∠C + ∠C
∠CAD = 2∠C
∠1 + ∠2 = 2∠C (Therefore, ∠CAD = ∠1 + ∠2)
∠2 + ∠2 = 2∠C (Therefore, AE bisects ∠CAD)
2∠2 = 2∠C
∠2 = ∠C (Alternate angles)
Therefore, AE ‖ BC
Hence, proved
In Fig. 9.39, AB||DE. Find ∠ACD.
Since,
AB ‖ DE
∠ABC = ∠CDE (Alternate angles)
∠ABC = 40o
In
∠A + ∠B + ∠ACB = 180o
30o + 40o + ∠ACB = 180o
∠ACB = 180o – 70o
= 110o (i)
Now,
∠ACD + ∠ACB = 180o (Linear pair)
∠ACD + 110o = 180o [From (i)]
∠ACD = 180o – 110o
= 70o
Hence, ∠ACD = 70o.
Which of the following statements are true (T) and which are false (F).
(i) Sum of the three angles of a triangle is 180°.
(ii) A triangle can have two right angles.
(iii) All the angles of a triangle can be less than 60°.
(iv) All the angles of a triangle can be greater than 60°.
(v) All the angles of a triangle can be equal to 60°.
(vi) A triangle can have two obtuse angles.
(vii) A triangle can have at most one obtuse angles.
(viii) If one angle of a triangle is obtuse, then it cannot be a right angled triangle.
(ix) An exterior angle of a triangle is led than either of its interior opposite angles.
(x) An exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the two interior opposite angles.
(xi) An exterior angle of a triangle is greater than the opposite interior angles.
(i) True
(ii) False
(iii) False
(iv) False
(v) True
(vi) False
(vii) True
(viii) True
(ix) False
(x) True
(xi)True
Fill in the blanks to make the following statements true :
(i) Sum of the angles of a triangle is ……
(ii) An exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the two …… opposite angles.
(iii) An exterior angle of a triangle is always …..than either of the interior opposite angles.
(iv) A triangle cannot have more than ….right angles.
(v) A triangles cannot have more than ….. obtuse angles.
(i) 180o
(ii) Interior
(iii) Greater
(iv) One
(v) One
If all the three angles of a triangle are equal, then each one of them is equal to
A. 90°
B. 45°
C. 60°
D. 30°
Let,
A, B and C be the angles of
A = B = C (Given)
We know that,
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o
∠A + ∠A + ∠A = 180o
3∠A = 180o
∠A = 60o
Therefore,
∠A = ∠B = ∠C = 60o
Thus, each angle is equal to 60o.
Define a triangle.
A plane figure with three straight sides and three angles.
If two acute angles of a right triangle are equal, then each is equal to
A. 30°
B. 45°
C. 60°
D. 90°
Given that the triangle is acute.
So, ∠1, ∠2 and ∠3 be the angles of the triangle.
∠1 = 90o (Given)
∠2 = ∠3
We know that,
∠1 + ∠2 + ∠3 = 180o
90o + ∠2 + ∠2 = 180o
2∠2 = 180o – 90o
∠2 = 45o
Therefore, ∠2 = ∠3 = 45o
Thus, each acute angle is equal to 45o.
Write the sum of the angles of an obtuse triangle.
A triangle where one of the internal angles is obtuse (greater than 90 degrees) is called an obtuse triangle. The sum of angles of obtuse triangle is also 180°.
In Δ ABC, if ∠B = 60°, ∠C = 80° and the bisectors of angles ∠ABC and ∠ACB meet at a point O, then find the measure of ∠BOC.
In BOC,
∠BOC + ∠OCB + ∠OBC = 180°
∠BOC + 1/2 × (80) + 1/2 × (40) = 180°
∠BOC = 180° -70o
∠BOC = 110°
An exterior angle of a triangle is equal to 100° and two interior opposite angles are equal, each of these angles is equal to
A. 75°
B. 80°
C. 40°
D. 50°
Let, ∠1 and ∠2 be two opposite interior angles and ∠3 be exterior angle.
According to question,
∠1 + ∠2 = ∠3
∠1 + ∠1 = 100o
2∠1 = 100o
∠1 = 50o
Therefore, ∠1 = ∠2 = 50o
Thus, of these angles is equal to 50o.
If one angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the other two angles, then the triangle is
A. An isosceles triangle
B. An obtuse triangle
C. An equilateral triangle
D. A right triangle
A right triangle
Side BC of a triangle ABC has been produced to a point D such that ∠ACD = 120°. If ∠B = ∠A, then ∠A is equal to
A. 80°
B. 75°
C. 60°
D. 90°
By exterior angle theorem:
∠ACD = ∠A + ∠B
120o = ∠A + ∠A
120o =
240o = 3∠A
∠A = 80o
If the angles A, B and C of Δ ABC satisfy the relation B – A = C – B, then find the measure of ∠B.
Given,
In ABC,
B - A = C - B
B + B = A + C
2B = A + C (i)
Now,
A + B + C = 180°
B = 180 - (A + C) (ii)
Using (i) in (ii), we get
B = 180 - 2B
3B = 180°
B = 60°
In Δ ABC, if bisectors of ∠ABC and ∠ACB intersect at O angle of 120°, then find the measure of ∠A.
In
∠BOC + ∠OBC + ∠OCB = 180o
120o + ∠B + ∠C = 180o
(∠B + ∠C) = 60o
∠B + ∠C = 120o (i)
In
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o
∠A + 120o = 180o [From (i)]
∠A = 60o
In Δ ABC ∠B= ∠C and ray AX bisects the exterior angle ∠DAC. If ∠DAX =70°, then ∠ACB =
A. 35°
B. 90°
C. 70°
D. 55°
AX bisects ∠DAC
∠CAD = 2 * ∠DAC
∠CAD = 2 * 70o
= 140o
By exterior angle theorem,
∠CAD = ∠B + ∠C
140o = ∠C + ∠C (Therefore, ∠B = ∠C)
140o = 2∠C
∠C = 70o
Therefore, ∠C = ∠ACB = 70o
State exterior angle theorem.
If a side of a triangle is produced, the exterior angle so formed is equal to the sum of the two interior opposite angles.
In a triangle, an exterior angle at a vertex is 95° and its one of the interior opposite angle is 55°, then the measure of the other interior angle is
A. 55°
B. 85°
C. 40°
D. 9.0°
We know that,
In a triangle an exterior angle is equal to sum of two interior opposite angle.
Let, the required interior opposite angle be x.
x + 55o = 95o
x = 95o – 55o
= 40o
Thus, other interior angle is 40o.
If the sides of a triangle are produced in order, then the sum of the three exterior angles so formed is
A. 90°
B. 180°
C. 270°
D. 360°
Let, ABC be a triangle and AB, BC and AC produced to D, E and F respectively.
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o (i)
∠CBD = ∠C + ∠A (Exterior angle theorem) (ii)
∠ACE = ∠A + ∠B (Exterior angle theorem) (iii)
∠BAF = ∠B + ∠C (Exterior angle theorem) (iv)
Adding (ii), (iii) and (iv) we get
∠CBD + ∠ACE + ∠BAF = 2∠A + 2∠B + 2∠C
∠CBD + ∠ACE + ∠BAF = 2 (∠A + ∠B + ∠C)
∠CBD + ∠ACE + ∠BAF = 2 * 180o
∠CBD + ∠ACE + ∠BAF = 360o
Thus, sum of all three exterior angles is 360o.
If the side BC of Δ ABC is produced on both sides, then write the difference between the sum of the exterior angles so formed and ∠A.
Given that,
BC produced on both sides
We know that,
∠A + ∠ABC + ∠ACB = 180o (i)
∠ABD = ∠A + ∠ACB (Exterior angle theorem) (ii)
∠ACE = ∠A + ∠ABC (Exterior angle theorem) (iii)
Adding (ii) and (iii), we get
∠ABD + ∠ACE = ∠A + (∠A + ∠ACB + ∠ACB)
∠ABD + ∠ACE = ∠A + 180o
(∠ABD + ∠ACE) - ∠A = 180o
Thus, between the sum of the exterior angles so formed and ∠A is 180o.
In Δ ABC, if ∠A = 100° AD bisects ∠A and AD⊥BC. Then, ∠B =
A. 50°
B. 90°
C. 40°
D. 100°
Given,
AD perpendicular to BC
∠A = 100o
In ,
∠ADB + ∠B + ∠DAC = 180o
90o + ∠B + ∠A = 180o
∠B + * 100o = 180o – 90o
∠B + 50o = 90o
∠B = 40o
In a triangle ABC, if AB = AC and AB is produced to D such that BD = BC, find ∠ACD: ∠ADC.
Given,
AB = AC and,
BD = BC
∠2 = ∠3 (Since, AB = AC)
∠4 = ∠5 (Since, BD = BC)
= (i)
In
∠2 = ∠4 + ∠5
∠2 = 2∠4 (Since, ∠4 = ∠5)
∠3 = 2∠4 (Since, ∠3 = ∠2)
=
=
Thus, ∠ACD: ∠ADC = 3: 1
The sum of two angles of a triangle is equal to its third angle. Determine the measure of the third angle.
Let,
∠1, ∠2 and ∠3 be the angles of a triangle.
∠1 + ∠2 = ∠3 (Given) (i)
We know that,
∠1 + ∠2 + ∠3 = 180o
∠3 + ∠3 = 180o [From (i)]
2∠3 = 180o
∠3 = 90o
Thus, third angle is 90o.
An exterior angle of a triangle is 108° and its interior opposite angles are in the ratio 4 : 5. The angles of the triangle are
A. 48°, 60°, 72°
B. 50°, 60°, 70°
C. 52°, 56°, 72°
D. 42°, 60°, 76°
Let ∠1, ∠2 and ∠3 be the angles of the triangle and ∠4 be its exterior angle.
∠4 = 1080 (Given)
∠1: ∠2 = 4: 5 (Given)
Let, ∠1 = 4k
∠2 = 5k
Now,
∠1 + ∠2 = 108o (Exterior angle theorem)
4k + 5k = 108o
9k = 108o
k = 12o
Thus,
∠1 = 4 * 12 = 48o
∠2 = 5 * 12 = 60o
We know that,
∠1 + ∠2 + ∠3 = 180o
48o + 60o + ∠3 = 180o
108o + ∠3 = 180o
∠3 = 180o – 108o
= 72o
Thus, angles of triangle are 48o, 60o, 72o.
In Fig. 9.40, if AB||CD, EF||BC, ∠BAC = 65° and ∠DHF = 35°, find ∠AGH.
Given,
AB ‖ CD and,
EF ‖ BC
∠BAC = 65o and ∠DHF = 35o
∠BAC = ∠ACD (Alternate angles)
∠ACD = 65o
∠DHF = ∠GHC (Vertically opposite angles)
∠GHC = 35o
In
∠GCH + ∠GHC + ∠HGC = 180o
65o + 35o + ∠HGC = 180o
∠HGC = 80o
∠AGH + ∠HGC = 180o (Linear pair)
∠AGH + 80o = 180o
∠AGH = 100o
In a Δ ABC, If ∠A = 60°, ∠B =80° and the bisectors of ∠B and ∠C meet at O, then ∠BOC=
A. 60°
B. 120°
C. 150°
D. 30°
In
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o
60o + ∠B + ∠C = 180o
∠B + ∠C = 120o
∠B + ∠C = 60o (i)
∠BOC + ∠OBC + ∠OCB = 180o
∠BOC + ∠B + ∠C = 180o
∠BOC + (∠B + ∠C) = 180o
∠BOC + 60o = 180o [From (i)]
∠BOC = 120o
In Fig. 9.41, if AB || DE and BD || FG such that ∠FGH = 125° and ∠B = 55°, find a and y.
Given,
AB || DE and,
BD || FG
∠FGH + ∠FGE = 180o (Linear pair)
125o + y = 180o
y = 55o
∠ABC = ∠BDE (Alternate angles)
∠BDF = ∠EFG = 55o (Alternate angles)
∠EFG + ∠FEG = 125o (By exterior angle theorem)
55o + ∠FEG = 125o
∠FEG = x = 70o
Thus, x = 70o and y = 55o.
If the bisectors of the acute angles of a right triangle meet at O, then the angle at O between the two bisectors is
A. 45°
B. 95°
C. 135°
D. 90°
Let ABC is an acute angled triangle.
∠B = 90o
We know that,
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o
∠A + 90o + ∠C = 180o
∠A + ∠C = 90o (i)
In
∠AOC + ∠ACD + ∠CAD = 180o
∠AOC + ∠C + ∠A = 180o
∠AOC + (∠A + ∠C) = 180o
∠AOC + * 90o = 180o [From (i)]
∠AOC + 45o = 180o
∠AOC = 180o – 45o
= 135o
Thus, the angle at O between two bisectors is equal to 135o.
Line segments AB and CD intersect at O such that AC || DB. If ∠CAB = 45° and ∠CDB =55°, then ∠BOD =
A. 100°
B. 80°
C. 90°
D. 135°
AC ‖ BD
∠CAD = 45o
∠CDB = 55o
∠2 = ∠CAD (Alternate angle)
∠2 = 45o
In
∠BOD + ∠2 + ∠CDB = 180o
∠BOD + 45o + 55o = 180o
∠BOD + 100o = 180o
∠BOD = 180o – 100o
= 80o
In Fig. 9.42, side BC of Δ ABC is produced to point D such that bisectors of ∠ABC and ∠ACD meet at a point E. If ∠BAC = 68°, find ∠BEC.
By exterior angle theorem,
∠ACD = ∠A + ∠B
∠ACD = 68o + ∠B
∠ACD = 34o + ∠B
34o = ∠ACD - ∠EBC (i)
Now,
In
∠ECD = ∠EBC + ∠E
∠E = ∠ECD - ∠EBC
∠E = ∠ACD - ∠EBC (ii)
From (i) and (ii), we get
∠E = 34o
If the angles of a triangle are in the ratio 2: 1: 3, then find the measure of smallest angle.
Let,
∠1 = 2k, ∠2 = k and ∠3 = 3k
∠1 + ∠2 + ∠3 = 180°
6k = 180
k = 30o
Therefore, minimum angle be ∠2 = k = 30o.
The bisectors of exterior angles at B and C of Δ ABC meet at O, if ∠A= x°, then ∠BOC =
A. 90°+
B. 90°-
C. 180°+
D. 180°-
∠OBC = 180o - ∠B - (180o - ∠B)
∠OBC = 90o - ∠B
And,
∠OCB = 180o - ∠C - (180o - ∠C)
∠OCB = 90o - ∠C
In
∠BOC + ∠OCB + ∠OBC = 180o
∠BOC + 90o - ∠C + 90o - ∠B = 180o
∠BOC = (∠B + ∠C)
∠BOC = (180o - ∠A) [From ]
∠BOC = 90o - ∠A
∠BOC = 90o -
In Δ ABC, ∠A=50° and BC is produced to a point D. If the bisectors of ∠ABC and ∠ACD meet at E, then ∠E =
A. 25°
B. 50°
C. 100°
D. 75°
In Δ ABC
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o
50o + ∠B + ∠C = 180o
∠B + ∠C = 180o – 50o
∠B + ∠C = 10o (i)
In
∠E + ∠BCE + ∠EBC = 180o
∠E + 180o – ( ∠ACD) + ∠B = 180o (ii)
By exterior angle theorem,
∠ACD = 50o + ∠B
Putting value of ∠ACD in (ii), we get
∠E + 180o - (50o + ∠B) + ∠B = 180o
∠E – 25o - ∠B + ∠B = 0
∠E – 25o = 0
∠E = 25o
The side BC of Δ ABC is produced to a point D. The bisector of ∠A meets side BC in L, If ∠ABC = 30° and ∠ACD = 115°, then ∠ALC =
A. 85°
B. 72°
C. 145°
D. None of these
Given,
∠ABC = 30o
∠ACD = 115o
By exterior angle theorem,
∠ACD = ∠A + ∠B
115o = ∠A + 30o
∠A = 85o
∠ACD + ∠ACL = 180o (Linear pair)
∠ACL = 65o
In
∠ALC + ∠LAC + ∠ACL = 180o
∠ALC + ∠A + 65o = 180o
∠ALC = 72.5o
In Fig. 9.43, if EC||AB, ∠ECD =70° and ∠BDO =20° , then ∠OBD is
A. 20°
B. 50°
C. 60°
D. 70°
Given,
EC ‖ AB
∠ECD = 70o
∠BDO = 20o
Since,
EC ‖ AB
And, OC cuts them so
∠ECD = ∠1 (Alternate angle)
∠1 = 70o
∠1 + ∠3 = 180o (Linear pair)
∠3 = 110o
In
∠BOD + ∠OBD + ∠BDO = 180o
∠3 + ∠ODB + 20o = 180o
∠ODB = 50o
In Fig. 9.44, x + y =
A. 270
B. 230
C. 210
D. 190°
By exterior angle theorem,
In
∠OCA + ∠AOC = x
x = 80o + 40o
= 120o
∠AOC = ∠DOB (Vertically opposite angle)
∠DOB = 40o
By exterior angle theorem,
In
y = ∠BOD + ∠ODB
= 40o + 70o
= 110o
Now, x + y = 230o
If the measures of angles of a triangle are in the ratio of 3 : 4 : 5, what is the measure of the smallest angle of the triangle?
A. 25°
B. 30°
C. 45°
D. 60°
Let,
∠1, ∠2 and ∠3 be the angles of the triangle which are in the ratio 3: 4: 5 respectively.
∠1 = 3k
∠2 = 4k
∠3 = 5k
We know that,
∠1 + ∠2 + ∠3 = 180o
3k + 4k + 5k = 180o
k = 15o
So,
∠1 = 3 * 15o = 45o
∠2 = 4 * 15o = 60o
∠3 = 5 * 15o = 75o
Thus, smallest angle is 45o.
In Fig. 9.45, if AB ⊥ BC, then x =
A. 18
B. 22
C. 25
D. 32
Given,
AB is perpendicular to BC so ∠B = 90o
∠CED = 32o (Vertically opposite angles)
In
∠BDE + ∠BED + ∠DBE = 180o
x + 14o + 32o + x + 90o = 180o
2x = 44o
x = 22o
In Fig. 9.46, what is z in terms of x and y?
A. x + y +180
B. x + y -180
C. 180° - (x + y)
D. x+y+360°
In given that,
x = ∠A + ∠B (Exterior angles)
z = ∠A (Vertically opposite angles)
y = ∠A + ∠C (Exterior angles)
We know that,
∠A + ∠B + ∠C= 180o
z + x - ∠A + y - ∠A = 180o
-z = 180o – x – y
z = x + y – 180o
In Fig. 9.47, for which value of x is l1 || l2?
A. 37
B. 43
C. 45
D. 47
Since,
l1‖ l2
And,
AB cuts them so,
∠DBA = ∠BAE = 78o
∠BAC + 35o = 78o
∠BAC = 43o
In
∠BAC + ∠ABC + ∠ACB = 180o
43o + x + 90o = 180o
x = 47o
In Fig. 9.48, what is y in terms of x?
A. x
B. x
C. x
D. x
In
x + 2x + ∠ACB = 180o
∠ACB = 180o – 3x (i)
In
y + 180o – 3y + ∠ECD = 180o
y + 180o – 3y + 180o - ∠ACB = 180o
y = x
In Fig. 9.49, if l1 || l2, the value of x is
A. 22
B. 30
C. 45
D. 60
Since,
l1‖ l2
And PQ cuts them
∠DPQ + ∠PQE = 180o (Consecutive interior angles)
a + a + b + b = 180o
2 (a + b) = 180o
a + b = 90o (i)
In
∠PAQ + a + b = 180o
∠PAQ = 90o
∠PAQ + x + x = 180o (Linear pair)
90o + 2x = 180o
x = 45o
In Fig. 9.50, what is value of x?
A. 35
B. 45
C. 50
D. 60
In
∠ABC + ∠ACB + ∠CAB = 180o
5y + 3y + x = 180o
8y + x = 180o (i)
∠ABC + ∠CBD = 180o (Linear pair)
5y + 7y = 180o
y = 15o
Putting values of y in (i), we get
8 * 15 + xo = 180o
x = 60o
In Δ RST (See Fig. 9.51), what is value of x ?
A. 40
B. 90°
C. 80°
D. 100
In
∠ROT + ∠RTO + ∠TRO = 180o
140o+ b + a = 180o
a + b = 40o (i)
In
∠RST + ∠SRT + ∠STR = 180o
x + a + a + b + b = 180o
x + 2 (a + b) = 180o
x + 80o = 180o
x = 100o
In Fig. 9.52, the value of x is
A. 65°
B. 80°
C. 95°
D. 120°
In
∠A + ∠ABD + ∠BDA = 180o
∠ABD = 100o
In
∠EBC + ∠ECB + ∠CEB = 180o
-100o + 40o + ∠CEB = 00
∠CEB = 60o
∠CEB + ∠CED = 180o (Linear pair)
60o + x = 180o
x = 120o
In Fig. 9.53, if BP||CQ and AC=BC, then the measure of x is
A. 20°
B. 25°
C. 30°
D. 35°
Given,
BP CQ
And,
AC ‖ BC
∠A = ∠ABC (Since, AC = BC)
In
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o
∠A + ∠A + ∠C = 180o
2∠A + ∠C = 180o (i)
∠ACB + ∠ACQ + ∠QCD = 180o (Linear pair)
∠ACB + x = 110o (ii)
∠PBC + ∠BCQ = 180o (Co. interior angle)
20o + ∠A + ∠ACB + x = 180o
∠A = 50o (iii)
Using (iii) in (i), we get
2 * 50o + ∠ACB = 180o
∠ACB = 80o
Using value of ∠ACB in (ii)l we get
80o + x = 110o
x = 30o
In Fig. 9.54, AB and CD are parallel lines and transversal EF intersects them at P and Q respectively. If ∠APR=25°, ∠RQC=30° and ∠CQF= 65°, then
A. x = 55°, y = 40°
B. x = 50°, y = 45°
C. x = 60°, y = 35°
D. x = 35°, y = 60°
Given,
AB ‖ CD
And, EF cuts them
So, 30o + 65o + ∠PQR = 180o
95o + ∠PQR = 180o
∠PQR = 85o
∠APQ + ∠PQC = 180o (Co. interior angle)
25o + y + 85o + 30o = 180o
y = 40o
In
∠PQR + ∠PRQ + ∠QPR = 180o
85o + x + y = 180o
x = 55o
Thus, x = 55o and y = 40o
The base BC of triangle ABC is produced both ways and the measure of exterior angles formed are 94° and 126°. Then, ∠BAC=
A. 94°
B. 54°
C. 40°
D. 44°
Given,
∠ABD = 94o and
∠ACE = 126o
∠ABD + ∠ABC = 180o (Linear pair)
∠ABC = 86o (i)
∠ACE + ∠ACB = 180o (Linear pair)
∠ACB = 54o (ii)
In
∠ABC + ∠ACB + ∠BAC = 180o
86o + 54o + ∠BAC = 180o
∠BAC = 40o