Parallel and Transversal Lines


Here we discuss how the angles formed between parallel and transversal lines.

When the transversal intersects two parallel lines:

• Pairs of corresponding angles are equal.

• Pairs of alternate angles are equal

• Interior angles on the same side of transversal are supplementary.



Worked-out problems for solving parallel and transversal lines: 

1. In adjoining figure l ∥ m is cut by the transversal t. If ∠1 = 70, find the measure of ∠3, ∠5, ∠6. 

two parallel lines are cut by the transversal

Solution:

We have ∠1 = 70°

∠1 = ∠3 (Vertically opposite angles)

Therefore, ∠3 = 70°

Now, ∠1 = ∠5 (Corresponding angles)

Therefore, ∠5 = 70°

Also, ∠3 + ∠6 = 180° (Co-interior angles)

70° + ∠6 = 180°

Therefore, ∠6 = 180° - 70° = 110°



2. In the given figure AB ∥ CD, ∠BEO = 125°, ∠CFO = 40°. Find the measure of ∠EOF.

Solution:

parallel and transversal lines



Draw a line XY parallel to AB and CD passing through O such that AB ∥ XY and CD ∥ XY

∠BEO + ∠YOE = 180° (Co-interior angles)

Therefore, 125° + ∠YOE = 180°

Therefore, ∠YOE = 180° - 125° = 55°

Also, ∠CFO = ∠YOF (Alternate angles)

Given ∠CFO = 40°

Therefore, ∠YOF = 40°

Then ∠EOF = ∠EOY + ∠FOY

= 55° + 40° = 95°


3. In the given figure AB ∥ CD ∥ EF and AE ⊥ AB.

Also, ∠BAE = 90°. Find the values of ∠x, ∠y and ∠z.

Solution:

parallel and transversal



y + 45° = 1800

Therefore, ∠y = 180° - 45° (Co-interior angles)

= 135°

∠y =∠x (Corresponding angles)

Therefore, ∠x = 135°

Also, 90° + ∠z + 45° = 180°

Therefore, 135° + ∠z = 180°

Therefore, ∠z = 180° - 135° = 45°



4. In the given figure, AB ∥ ED, ED ∥ FG, EF ∥ CD
Also, ∠1 = 60°, ∠3 = 55°, then find ∠2, ∠4, ∠5.

Solution:

transversal intersects two parallel lines



Since, EF ∥ CD cut by transversal ED

Therefore, ∠3 = ∠5 we know, ∠3 = 55°

Therefore, ∠5 = 55°

Also, ED ∥ XY cut by transversal CD

Therefore, ∠5 = ∠x we know ∠5 = 55°

Therefore,∠x = 55°

Also, ∠x + ∠1 + ∠y = 180°

55° + 60° + ∠y = 180°

115° + ∠y = 180°

∠y = 180° - 115°

Therefore, ∠y = 65°

Now, ∠y + ∠2 = 1800 (Co-interior angles)

Parallel and transversal image



65° + ∠2 = 180°

∠2 = 180° - 65°

∠2 = 115°

Since, ED ∥ FG cut by transversal EF

Therefore, ∠3 + ∠4 = 180°

55° + ∠4 = 180°

Therefore, ∠4 = 180° - 55° = 125°


5. In the given figure PQ ∥ XY. Also, y : z = 4 : 5 find.

Parallel and transversal lines image


Solution:

Let the common ratio be a

Then y = 4a and z = 5a

Also, ∠z = ∠m (Alternate interior angles)

Since, z = 5a

Therefore, ∠m = 5a [RS ∥ XY cut by transversal t]

Now, ∠m = ∠x (Corresponding angles)

Since, ∠m = 5a

Therefore, ∠x = 5a [PQ ∥ RS cut by transversal t]

∠x + ∠y = 180° (Co-interior angles)

5a + 4a = 1800

9a = 180°

a = 180/9

a = 20

Since, y = 4a

Therefore, y = 4 × 20

y = 80°

z = 5a

Therefore, z = 5 × 20

z = 100°

x = 5a

Therefore, x = 5 × 20

x = 100°

Therefore, ∠x = 100°, ∠y = 80°, ∠z = 100°


 Lines and Angles

Fundamental Geometrical Concepts

Angles

Classification of Angles

Related Angles

Some Geometric Terms and Results

Complementary Angles

Supplementary Angles

Complementary and Supplementary Angles

Adjacent Angles

Linear Pair of Angles

Vertically Opposite Angles

Parallel Lines

Transversal Line

Parallel and Transversal Lines







7th Grade Math Problems

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