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Page No 8:

Question 1:

In the adjoining figure, each angle is shown by a letter. Fill in the boxes with the help of the figure.

Parallel lines and transversals worksheet pdf answer key

Corresponding angles.
(1) ∠p and ☐
(2) ∠q and ☐
(3) ∠r and ☐
(4) ∠s and ☐

Interior alternate angles.
(5) ∠s and ☐
(6) ∠w and ☐

Answer:

Corresponding angles :  If the arms on the transversal of a pair of angles are in the same direction and the other arms are on the same side of  transversal, then it is called a pair of corresponding angles.

Corresponding angles
(1) ∠p and ∠w
(2) ∠q and ∠x
(3) ∠r and ∠y
(4) ∠s and ∠z

Alternate interior angles : A pair of angles which are on the opposite side of the transversal and inside the given lines that are intersected by the transversal.

Interior alternate angles
(5) ∠s and ∠x
(6) ∠w and ∠r

Page No 8:

Question 2:

Observe the angles shown in the figure and write the following pair of angles.
 

Parallel lines and transversals worksheet pdf answer key

(1) Interior alternate angles
(2) Corresponding angles
(3) Interior angles

Answer:

(1) Alternate interior angles : A pair of angles which are on the opposite side of the transversal and inside the given lines that are intersected by the transversal.

Interior alternate angles
(a) ∠c and ∠e 
(b) ∠b and ∠h

(2) Corresponding angles :  If the arms on the transversal of a pair of angles are in the same direction and the other arms are on the same side of  transversal, then it is called a pair of corresponding angles.

Corresponding angles
(a) ∠d and ∠h 
(b) ∠c and ∠g
(c) ∠a and ∠e
(d) ∠b and ∠f

(3) Interior angles : A pair of angles which are on the same side of transversal and inside the given lines that are intersected by the transversal.

Interior angles
(a) ∠c and ∠h
(b) ∠b and ∠e

Page No 11:

Question 1:

1. Choose the correct alternative.
(1) In the adjoining figure, if line m ∥ line n and line p is a transversal then find x.

Parallel lines and transversals worksheet pdf answer key

(A) 135°
(B) 90°
(C) 45°
(D) 40°

(2) In the adjoining figure, if line a ∥ line b and line l is a transversal then find x.

Parallel lines and transversals worksheet pdf answer key

(A) 90°
(B) 60°
(C) 45°
(D) 30°

Answer:

(1) 

Parallel lines and transversals worksheet pdf answer key

Let us mark the points P and Q on m; R and S on n; A and B on p.
Suppose PQ and AB intersect at M; RS and AB intersect at N.
Since, m||n and p is a transversal, then
m∠QMN + m∠SNM = 180°    (Interior angles on the same side of transversal are supplementary)
Substituing the values in the above equation, we get
3x + x = 180°
⇒ 4x = 180°
⇒ x = 180°4
∴ x = 45°
So, the correct answer is option (C).

(2) 

Parallel lines and transversals worksheet pdf answer key

Let us mark the points P and Q on a; R and S on b; A and B on l.
Suppose PQ and AB intersect at M; RS and AB intersect at N.
Since a||b and l is a transversal, then
m∠RNM = m∠SNB    (Vertically opposite angles)
 ⇒ ∠RNM  = 2x  
Now, m∠RNM + m∠PMN  = 180°    (Interior angles on the same side of transversal are supplementary)
 ⇒ 2x + 4x = 180°
 ⇒ 6x = 180°
 ⇒ x = 180°6
 ⇒ x = 30°
So, the correct answer is option (D).

Page No 11:

Question 2:

In the adjoining figure line p ∥ line q. Line t and line s are transversals. Find measure of ∠x and ∠y using the measures of angles given in the figure.

Parallel lines and transversals worksheet pdf answer key

Answer:


 

Parallel lines and transversals worksheet pdf answer key

Let us mark the points P and Q on p; R and S on q; A and B on t; C and D on s.
Suppose PQ and AB intersect at K; PQ and CD intersect at X.
Suppose RS and AB intersect at L; RS and CD intersect at Y.
Since, AB is a straight line and ray KQ stands on it,
m∠AKX + m∠XKL = 180°    (angles in linear pair)
⇒ 40° + m∠XKL = 180°
⇒ m∠XKL = 180° − 40°
⇒ m∠XKL = 140°
Since, p||q and t is a transversal, then
m∠YLB = m∠XKL    (Corresponding angles)
⇒ x = 140°
Since, RS and CD are two straight lines intersecting at Y, then
m∠XYL = m∠SYD    (Vertically opposite angles)
⇒ m∠XYL = 70°
Since, p||q and s is a transversal, then
m∠KXY + m∠XYL = 180°    (Interior angles on same side of transversal are supplementary)
⇒ y + 70° = 180°
⇒ y = 180° −  70°
⇒ y = 110°

Page No 12:

Question 3:

In the adjoining figure. line p ∥ line q. line l ∥ line m. Find measures of ∠a, ∠b and ∠c, using the measures of given angles. Justify your answers.

Parallel lines and transversals worksheet pdf answer key

Answer:


 

Parallel lines and transversals worksheet pdf answer key

Let us mark the points A and B on p; X and Y on q; P and Q on l; R and S on m.
Suppose AB and XY intersect PQ at K and L respectively.
Suppose AB and XY intersect RS at N and M respectively.
Since, p||q and l is a transversal, then
m∠AKL + m∠XLK = 180°    (Interior angles on same side of transversal are supplementary)
⇒ 80° + m∠XLK = 180°
⇒ m∠XLK = 180° − 80°
⇒ m∠XLK = 100°
Since, PQ and XY are straight lines that intersect at L, then
m∠QLM = m∠XLK    (Vertically opposite angles)
⇒ a = 100°
Since, l||m and p is a transversal, then
m∠BNR = m∠AKL    (Alternate exterior angles)
⇒ c = 80°
Since, p||q and m is a transversal, then
m∠NMY= m∠RNB    (Corresponding angles)
⇒ b = c
⇒ b = 80°

Page No 12:

Question 4:

In the adjoining figure, line a ∥ line b. Line l is a transversal. Find the measures of ∠x, ∠y, ∠z using the given information.

Parallel lines and transversals worksheet pdf answer key

Answer:


Parallel lines and transversals worksheet pdf answer key

Let us mark the points A and B on l; K and M on a; L and N on b.
Suppose KM and LN intersect AB at P and Q respectively.
Since, a||b and l is a transversal, then
m∠PQL = m∠APK    (Corresponding angles)
⇒ x = 105°
Since, AB and LN are straight lines that intersect at Q, then
m∠BQN = m∠PQL    (Vertically opposite angles)
⇒ y = x
⇒ y = 105°
Since, AB is a straight line and ray QN stands on it, then
m∠BQN + m∠PQN = 180°    (Angles in linear pair)
⇒ y + m∠PQN = 180°
⇒ 105° + m∠PQN = 180°
⇒ m∠PQN = 180° − 105°
⇒ m∠PQN = 75°
Now, m∠APM = m∠PQN    (Corresponding angles)
⇒ z = 75°

Page No 12:

Question 5:

In the adjoining figure, line p ∥ line l ∥ line q. Find ∠x with the help of the measures given in the figure.

Parallel lines and transversals worksheet pdf answer key

Answer:

 

Parallel lines and transversals worksheet pdf answer key

Let us mark the points A, L and B on p; C, M and D on l; P, N and Q on q.
Since, AB||CD and LM is a transversal intersecting AB at L and CD at M, then
m∠LMD = ​m∠ALM    (Alternate interior angles)
⇒ m∠LMD = 40°
Since, CD||PQ and MN is a transversal intersecting CD at M and PQ at N, then
m∠DMN = ​m∠PNM    (Alternate interior angles)
⇒ m∠DMN = 30°
Now, m∠LMD + m∠DMN = 40° + 30°
⇒ m∠LMN = 70°
⇒ x = 70°

Page No 13:

Question 1:

Draw a line l. Take a point A outside the line. Through point A draw a line parallel to line l.

Answer:

Parallel lines and transversals worksheet pdf answer key

Steps of construction :
(1) Draw a line l. Take a point A outside the line l.
(2) Draw a segment AM ⊥ line l.
(3) Take another point N on line l.
(4) Draw a segment NB ⊥ line l, such that l(NB) = l(MA).
(5) Draw a line m passing through the points A and B.
Hence, the line m is the required line that passes through point A and parallel to line l.

Page No 13:

Question 2:

Draw a line l. Take a point T outside the line. Through point T draw a line parallel to line l.

Answer:

Parallel lines and transversals worksheet pdf answer key

Steps of construction :
(1) Draw a line l. Take a point T outside the line l.
(2) Draw a segment MT ⊥ line l.
(3) Take another point N on line l.
(4) Draw a segment NV ⊥ line l, such that l(NV) = l(MT).
(5) Draw a line m passing through the points T and V.
Hence, the line m is the required line that passes through point T and parallel to line l.

Page No 13:

Question 3:

Draw a line m. Draw a line n which is parallel to line m at a distance of 4 cm from it.

Answer:

Parallel lines and transversals worksheet pdf answer key

Steps of construction :
(1) Draw a line m.
(2) Take two points A and B on the line m.
(3) Draw perpendiculars to the line m at A and B.
(4) On the perpendicular lines, take points P and Q at a distance of 4 cm from A and B respectively.
(5) Draw a line n passing through the points P and Q.
So, line n is the required line parallel to the line m at a distance of 4 cm away from it.

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What are two parallel lines cut by a transversal?

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What are the angles formed by a transversal and parallel lines?

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