📏 CBSE Class 9 Mathematics · 2026–27 New Syllabus

Lines & Angles

A complete visual guide covering all concepts, illustrated examples, solved exercises, and smart tips — everything you need for Chapter 5.

2 Axioms
2 Key Theorems
3 Worked Examples
11 Solved Problems
10 Study Tips
Section 6.1 – 6.2
Basic Terms & Definitions
Before we study angles, let's recall the fundamental building blocks.
Line Segment
AB
Part of a line with two endpoints. Has definite length.
Ray
AB→
Part of a line with one endpoint, extends infinitely one way.
Line
↔AB
Extends infinitely in both directions. No endpoints.
Collinear
A B C
Three or more points that lie on the same line.
Vertex
∠O
The common endpoint where two rays meet to form an angle.
Arms
OA, OB
The two rays forming the angle at vertex O.
Types of Angles
Acute 0° < x < 90° Right x = 90° Obtuse 90° < x < 180° 180° Straight x = 180° Reflex 180° < x < 360°
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Memory trick: Acute = "A cute small angle" (less than 90°). Obtuse = "O! That's a big angle!" (more than 90°). Reflex = "Reflexes go all the way around" (more than 180°).

Complementary Angles

Two angles whose sum equals 90°

Example: 30° and 60° are complementary
∠A + ∠B = 90°

Supplementary Angles

Two angles whose sum equals 180°

Example: 110° and 70° are supplementary
∠A + ∠B = 180°

Section 6.2
Pairs of Angles
Three critical angle relationships — the backbone of this entire chapter.
Concept 1
Adjacent Angles

Two angles are adjacent if they have: (i) a common vertex, (ii) a common arm, and (iii) their non-common arms are on different sides of the common arm.

A C D B ∠ABD ∠DBC ∠ABD + ∠DBC = ∠ABC
Concept 2
Linear Pair of Angles

When the non-common arms of two adjacent angles form a straight line, the pair is called a Linear Pair. Their sum is always 180°.

x y A B C O x + y = 180°
Concept 3
Vertically Opposite Angles

When two lines intersect, they form 4 angles. The angles that are directly across (opposite) from each other are called vertically opposite angles and are always equal.

α α β β A D B C O ∠AOD = ∠BOC ∠AOC = ∠BOD (always equal)
Section 6.4
Linear Pair Axioms
These two axioms are converses of each other and form the foundation for angle proofs.
Axiom 6.1 — Linear Pair
If a ray stands on a line, then the sum of the two adjacent angles so formed is 180°.
Axiom 6.2 — Converse of Axiom 6.1
If the sum of two adjacent angles is 180°, then the non-common arms of the angles form a line.
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Converse explained: Axiom 6.1 says "ray on line → angles = 180°". Axiom 6.2 says "angles = 180° → arms form a line". They are reverse statements of each other. Both are true!
Intersecting vs Non-Intersecting Lines

Intersecting Lines

Lines that cross at exactly one point (the point of intersection). They form 4 angles at that point.

intersection

Parallel Lines

Lines that never intersect. The distance between them is always the same (constant perpendicular distance).

d l m
Section 6.4
Theorem 6.1 — Vertically Opposite Angles
This is the first formal proof in the chapter. Learn the structure carefully.
Theorem 6.1
If two lines intersect each other, then the vertically opposite angles are equal.
Proof
Step-by-Step with Justification
∠AOC ∠BOD ∠AOD ∠BOC A D B C O
1
Given: Lines AB and CD intersect at O.
To prove: ∠AOC = ∠BOD and ∠AOD = ∠BOC
2
Ray OA stands on line CD:
∠AOC + ∠AOD = 180° Axiom 6.1 (Linear Pair)
3
Ray OD stands on line AB:
∠AOD + ∠BOD = 180° Axiom 6.1 (Linear Pair)
4
From steps (2) and (3):
∠AOC + ∠AOD = ∠AOD + ∠BOD
5
Cancelling ∠AOD from both sides:
∠AOC = ∠BOD ✓    Similarly ∠AOD = ∠BOC ✓
∠AOC = ∠BOD and ∠AOD = ∠BOC (proved)
Section 6.4 – 6.5
Parallel Lines & Transversal
When a transversal cuts two parallel lines, it creates 8 angles with very specific relationships.
l m t ∠1 ∠2 ∠3 ∠4 P ∠5 ∠6 ∠7 ∠8 Q When l ∥ m Corresponding ∠1=∠5, ∠2=∠6, ∠3=∠7, ∠4=∠8 Alternate Interior ∠3=∠5, ∠4=∠6 (equal) Alternate Exterior ∠1=∠7, ∠2=∠8 (equal) Co-interior (Allied) ∠3+∠6=180°, ∠4+∠5=180° (supplementary)
Angle PairPositionWhen l ∥ mConverse (to prove ∥)
CorrespondingSame side of transversal, same position at each lineEqual (=)Equal ⟹ lines are parallel
Alternate InteriorOpposite sides of transversal, between the linesEqual (=)Equal ⟹ lines are parallel
Alternate ExteriorOpposite sides of transversal, outside the linesEqual (=)Equal ⟹ lines are parallel
Co-interior (Allied)Same side of transversal, between the linesSum = 180°Sum 180° ⟹ lines are parallel
Theorem 6.6
Lines which are parallel to the same line are parallel to each other.
If l ∥ m and l ∥ n, then m ∥ n.
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Remember the pattern: For parallel lines, angles that are "Z-shaped" are alternate (equal), angles that are "F-shaped" are corresponding (equal), and angles that are "C-shaped" or "U-shaped" are co-interior (supplementary = 180°).
Worked Examples
Textbook Examples — Illustrated
Three classic problems from the textbook with full diagrams and every step explained.
Example 1
Lines PQ and RS intersect at O. ∠POR : ∠ROQ = 5 : 7. Find all angles.
∠POR=75° ∠ROQ=105° P Q R S O ∠POR = 75° ∠ROQ = 105° ∠POS = 105° ∠SOQ = 75°
1
∠POR + ∠ROQ = 180° Linear Pair Axiom (POQ is a straight line)
2
Given ratio 5:7, so total parts = 5+7 = 12.
∠POR = (5/12) × 180° = 75°
∠ROQ = (7/12) × 180° = 105°
3
∠POS = ∠ROQ = 105° Vertically Opposite (Thm 6.1)
4
∠SOQ = ∠POR = 75° Vertically Opposite (Thm 6.1)
∠POR=75°, ∠ROQ=105°, ∠POS=105°, ∠SOQ=75°
Example 2
Ray OS on line POQ. OR and OT bisect ∠POS and ∠SOQ. If ∠POS = x, find ∠ROT.
P Q S R T O x/2 x/2 90-x/2 90-x/2 ∠ROT = ∠ROS + ∠SOT = x/2 + (90° − x/2) = 90°
1
OS stands on line POQ → ∠POS + ∠SOQ = 180° Linear Pair Axiom
Given ∠POS = x → ∠SOQ = 180° − x
2
OR bisects ∠POS → ∠ROS = x/2
3
OT bisects ∠SOQ → ∠SOT = (180° − x)/2 = 90° − x/2
4
∠ROT = ∠ROS + ∠SOT = x/2 + 90° − x/2 = 90°
∠ROT = 90° (always, regardless of x)
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Key insight: The x terms cancel out! This shows ∠ROT is always 90° no matter where OS is. Beautiful result.
Example 3
PQ ∥ RS, ∠MXQ = 135°, ∠MYR = 40°. Find ∠XMY.
P X Q R Y S M A B 135° 40° 45° 40°
1
Key Strategy: Draw AB ∥ PQ through M. Since PQ ∥ RS, AB ∥ RS too. Theorem 6.6
2
AB ∥ PQ, transversal XM:
∠QXM + ∠XMB = 180° (co-interior angles)
→ 135° + ∠XMB = 180° → ∠XMB = 45°
3
AB ∥ RS, transversal MY:
∠BMY = ∠MYR = 40° Alternate Interior Angles
4
∠XMY = ∠XMB + ∠BMY = 45° + 40° = 85°
∠XMY = 85°
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Technique: Drawing an auxiliary (helper) parallel line through a point is a powerful trick. It splits the unknown angle into two parts you can calculate separately!
Exercise 6.1
Exercise 6.1 — Fully Solved
6 problems using Linear Pair Axiom and Theorem 6.1. Every step justified.
Q1
Lines AB and CD intersect at O. ∠AOC + ∠BOE = 70° and ∠BOD = 40°. Find ∠BOE and reflex ∠COE.
A B C D E O ∠AOC ∠BOE ∠BOD=40°
1
∠AOC = ∠BOD = 40° Vertically Opposite (Thm 6.1)
2
Given: ∠AOC + ∠BOE = 70° → 40° + ∠BOE = 70° → ∠BOE = 30°
3
∠COB = 180° − ∠AOC = 140° Linear Pair (AOB straight line)
4
∠COE = ∠COB − ∠BOE = 140° − 30° = 110°
Reflex ∠COE = 360° − 110° = 250°
∠BOE = 30°, Reflex ∠COE = 250°
Q2
Lines XY and MN intersect at O. ∠POY = 90° and a : b = 2 : 3. Find c.
X Y P N M O a b c
1
Ray OP stands on line XY → ∠XOP + ∠POY = 180°. Since ∠POY = 90°, ∠XOP = 90°.
2
a + b = ∠XOP = 90° and a:b = 2:3 → total parts = 5
a = (2/5) × 90° = 36°    b = (3/5) × 90° = 54°
3
c = ∠MOY. Ray OM stands on line XY → c = 180° − a = 180° − 36° = 144° Linear Pair
c = 144°
Q3
∠PQR = ∠PRQ. Prove that ∠PQS = ∠PRT.
1
SQT is a straight line; ray QP stands on it → ∠PQS + ∠PQR = 180° → ∠PQS = 180° − ∠PQR Linear Pair
2
Ray RP stands on line SRT → ∠PRT + ∠PRQ = 180° → ∠PRT = 180° − ∠PRQ Linear Pair
3
Given ∠PQR = ∠PRQ → ∠PQS = 180° − ∠PQR = 180° − ∠PRQ = ∠PRT
∠PQS = ∠PRT (proved)
Q4
If x + y = w + z, prove that AOB is a straight line.
1
All angles at point O sum to 360°: x + y + z + w = 360°
2
Given x + y = w + z → substituting: 2(x + y) = 360° → x + y = 180°
3
x = ∠AOC, y = ∠BOC → ∠AOC + ∠BOC = 180°. By Axiom 6.2, OA and OB form a straight line.
AOB is a straight line (proved)
Q5
POQ is a line. OR ⊥ PQ. OS between OP and OR. Prove: ∠ROS = ½(∠QOS − ∠POS).
1
OR ⊥ POQ → ∠POR = 90°
2
OS is between OP and OR → ∠POS + ∠ROS = 90° → ∠ROS = 90° − ∠POS
3
∠QOS = ∠QOR + ∠ROS = 90° + ∠ROS
4
∠QOS − ∠POS = (90° + ∠ROS) − (90° − ∠ROS) = 2∠ROS
→ ∠ROS = ½(∠QOS − ∠POS) ✓
∠ROS = ½(∠QOS − ∠POS) (proved)
Q6
∠XYZ = 64°, XY produced to P. Ray YQ bisects ∠ZYP. Find ∠XYQ and reflex ∠QYP.
1
XY produced to P → ZYP is linear → ∠ZYP = 180° − ∠XYZ = 180° − 64° = 116° Linear Pair
2
YQ bisects ∠ZYP → ∠ZYQ = ∠QYP = 116°/2 = 58°
3
∠XYQ = ∠XYZ + ∠ZYQ = 64° + 58° = 122°
4
Reflex ∠QYP = 360° − ∠QYP = 360° − 58° = 302°
∠XYQ = 122°, Reflex ∠QYP = 302°
Exercise 6.2
Exercise 6.2 — Fully Solved
5 problems on parallel lines and transversals.
Q1
AB ∥ CD, CD ∥ EF, y : z = 3 : 7. Find x.
1
AB ∥ CD ∥ EF → AB ∥ EF Theorem 6.6
2
y + z = 180° (co-interior, CD ∥ EF). y:z = 3:7 → total = 10 parts
y = (3/10) × 180° = 54°, z = (7/10) × 180° = 126°
3
x + y = 180° (co-interior, AB ∥ CD) → x = 180° − 54° = 126°
x = 126°
Q2
AB ∥ CD, EF ⊥ CD, ∠GED = 126°. Find ∠AGE, ∠GEF, ∠FGE.
1
EF ⊥ CD → ∠FED = 90°
2
∠GEF = ∠GED − ∠FED = 126° − 90° = 36°
3
∠AGE = ∠GED = 126° Alternate Interior Angles (AB ∥ CD)
4
EF ⊥ CD and AB ∥ CD → EF ⊥ AB. ∠AGF = 90°.
∠FGE = ∠AGF − (∠AGE − 90°)... More directly: ∠EGB = 180° − 126° = 54° (linear pair). ∠FGE = 90° − 54° = 36°
∠AGE = 126°, ∠GEF = 36°, ∠FGE = 36°
Q3
PQ ∥ ST, ∠PQR = 110°, ∠RST = 130°. Find ∠QRS. [Hint: Draw parallel through R]
P Q S R A B 110° 130° 70° 50°
1
Draw AB ∥ PQ through R. Since PQ ∥ ST, we get AB ∥ ST too. Theorem 6.6
2
AB ∥ PQ, transversal QR: ∠PQR + ∠QRA = 180° (co-interior) → ∠QRA = 70°
3
AB ∥ ST, transversal RS: ∠ARS + ∠RST = 180° (co-interior) → ∠ARS = 50°
4
∠QRS = ∠QRA + ∠ARS = 70° + 50° = 120°
∠QRS = 120°
Q4
AB ∥ CD, ∠APQ = 50°, ∠PRD = 127°. Find x and y.
1
AB ∥ CD, transversal PQ: ∠APQ = x = 50° Alternate Interior Angles
2
∠PRD is an exterior angle of triangle PQR:
∠PRD = ∠QPR + ∠PQR (= y + x) Exterior Angle Theorem
→ 127° = y + 50° → y = 77°
x = 50°, y = 77°
Q5
PQ ∥ RS (parallel mirrors). Ray AB → reflected BC → reflected CD. Prove AB ∥ CD.
PQ RS A B C D ∠1 ∠1 ∠2 ∠2
1
Draw normals at B and C. By law of reflection:
At B: ∠ABN = ∠CBN = ∠1    At C: ∠BCN = ∠DCN = ∠2
2
PQ ∥ RS → normals at B and C are parallel → ∠1 = ∠2 (alternate interior angles, transversal BC) Alt. Interior Angles
3
∠ABC = 2∠1 and ∠BCD = 2∠2 = 2∠1 → ∠ABC = ∠BCD → AB ∥ CD Alternate Interior Angles — Converse
AB ∥ CD (proved) — a beautiful physics + geometry result!
Study Strategy
10 Tips for Class 9 Students
Master Lines & Angles the smart way — these tips are based on what students find most confusing.
1

Draw Every Diagram

Never solve a geometry problem without drawing it first. Label all known angles. The diagram often reveals the solution instantly.

2

Know Your Angle Pairs

Memorize Z = Alternate (equal), F = Corresponding (equal), C/U = Co-interior (= 180°). These letter shapes are how your brain should see parallel line diagrams.

3

Always Cite Your Reason

In CBSE proofs, write the reason after every step in brackets: (Linear Pair), (Alt. Int. Angles), (Thm 6.1). You lose marks without reasons!

4

Linear Pair = 180°

Whenever you see a straight line with a ray on it, immediately know: the two angles add to 180°. This is used in almost EVERY question.

5

Aux. Line Trick

When two parallel lines and an angle between them are given (not at the lines), draw a parallel line through the angle vertex. Splits the problem in two.

6

Vert. Opp. = Equal

When two lines cross, opposite angles are equal. Spot X-shapes immediately and mark equal angles. This quickly gives you unknown values.

7

Angles Around a Point

All angles at a single point sum to 360°. When you have multiple rays from one point, use this to find missing angles.

8

Converse Statements

To PROVE lines are parallel, show that a pair of angles satisfies one of the conditions (equal corresponding, equal alternate, or co-interior = 180°).

9

Check with Numbers

After proving something, substitute a sample value to verify. E.g., in Example 2, put x = 60°: ∠ROS = 30°, ∠SOT = 60°, ∠ROT = 90° ✓

10

Practice Ext. Angle Thm

The exterior angle of a triangle = sum of the two non-adjacent interior angles. This appears frequently in Q4 of Exercise 6.2 and mixed problems.

Quick Reference

Chapter 5 — Formula & Fact Sheet

ConceptFormula / RuleUsed When
Linear Pair∠a + ∠b = 180°Ray stands on a line
Vertically Opposite∠AOC = ∠BODTwo lines intersect
Complementary∠a + ∠b = 90°Two angles together make 90°
Supplementary∠a + ∠b = 180°Two angles together make 180°
Corresponding (∥)∠1 = ∠5F-shape in parallel lines
Alternate Interior (∥)∠3 = ∠5Z-shape in parallel lines
Co-interior (∥)∠3 + ∠6 = 180°C-shape in parallel lines
Angles at a pointSum = 360°Multiple rays from one point
Theorem 6.6l∥m, l∥n ⟹ m∥nThree parallel lines
CBSE Pattern Practice
50 Practice Questions
Covering all CBSE question types — MCQ, 1-mark, 2-mark, 3-mark, and 5-mark proof questions with answers.
Section A — Multiple Choice Questions  (1 mark each)
1
90° A B C Right Angle
If two lines intersect each other, the vertically opposite angles are:
MCQ
(a) Supplementary
(b) Complementary
(c) Equal
(d) None of these
Answer: (c) Equal
By Theorem 6.1 — when two lines intersect, vertically opposite angles are always equal.
2
x° y° A B C x + y = 180° (Linear Pair)
The supplement of 65° is:
MCQ
(a) 25°
(b) 115°
(c) 125°
(d) 295°
Answer: (b) 115°
Supplement = 180° − 65° = 115°
3
63° 117° A B C ∠AOC + ∠BOC = 180°
A transversal intersects two parallel lines. If one of the co-interior angles is 72°, the other is:
MCQ
(a) 72°
(b) 18°
(c) 108°
(d) 288°
Answer: (c) 108°
Co-interior (allied) angles are supplementary: 180° − 72° = 108°
4
∠1 ∠2 ∠3 ∠4 A B C D Vert. opp: ∠1=∠3, ∠2=∠4
If ∠A and ∠B are complementary and ∠A = 3∠B, then ∠B =
MCQ
(a) 30°
(b) 22.5°
(c) 60°
(d) 67.5°
Answer: (b) 22.5°
∠A + ∠B = 90° and ∠A = 3∠B → 3∠B + ∠B = 90° → 4∠B = 90° → ∠B = 22.5°
5
5k 7k P Q R ∠POR:∠ROQ = 5:7
Two lines are parallel if a transversal makes alternate interior angles that are:
MCQ
(a) Supplementary
(b) Equal
(c) Complementary
(d) Reflex
Answer: (b) Equal
Converse of Alternate Interior Angles axiom — if alternate interior angles are equal, lines are parallel.
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R T S P Q OR,OT bisect ∠POS, ∠SOQ → ∠ROT=90°
The angle which is equal to its own supplement is:
MCQ
(a) 45°
(b) 60°
(c) 90°
(d) 180°
Answer: (c) 90°
∠x = 180° − ∠x → 2∠x = 180° → ∠x = 90°. A 90° angle is its own supplement.
7
O A B D C 4 pairs of angles at O (2 intersecting lines)
In a linear pair, if one angle is 3 times the other, the smaller angle is:
MCQ
(a) 60°
(b) 45°
(c) 90°
(d) 30°
Answer: (b) 45°
x + 3x = 180° → 4x = 180° → x = 45°. The smaller angle is 45°.
8
A B C D t ∠1 ∠2 ∠3 Corresponding angles: ∠1=∠3 (AB∥CD)
How many pairs of vertically opposite angles are formed when two lines intersect?
MCQ
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4
Answer: (b) 2
Two lines crossing at a point form 4 angles. These give 2 pairs of vertically opposite angles: (∠1,∠3) and (∠2,∠4).
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AB CD α 180°-α α Alt. int. angles equal → AB∥CD
If l ∥ m and a transversal makes a corresponding angle of 55° with l, what angle does it make with m?
MCQ
(a) 125°
(b) 35°
(c) 55°
(d) 145°
Answer: (c) 55°
Corresponding angles are equal when lines are parallel. So the corresponding angle with m is also 55°.
10
75° reflex? A B C Reflex ∠AOC = 360° − 75° = 285°
The reflex angle of 75° is:
MCQ
(a) 105°
(b) 285°
(c) 255°
(d) 295°
Answer: (b) 285°
Reflex angle = 360° − 75° = 285°
Section B — Very Short Answer  (1 mark each)
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37° 53° 37° + 53° = 90° (Complementary)
Find the complement of 37°.
1 Mark
Answer: 53°
Complement = 90° − 37° = 53°
12
80° 100° 4:5 ratio → 80° and 100° (sum=180°)
Two supplementary angles are in the ratio 4 : 5. Find the smaller angle.
1 Mark
Answer: 80°
Total = 9 parts. Smaller = (4/9) × 180° = 80°
13
∠c ∠d ∠e ∠f Co-interior: ∠d + ∠f = 180°, ∠c + ∠e = 180°
What is the name of two angles that are on the same side of the transversal, between the parallel lines, and sum to 180°?
1 Mark
Answer: Co-interior angles (also called allied angles or consecutive interior angles)
14
∠AOC ∠COB A B C ∠AOC + ∠COB = ∠AOB = 90°
If ∠AOB = 90° and OC is a ray between OA and OB, write the relation between ∠AOC and ∠COB.
1 Mark
Answer: ∠AOC + ∠COB = 90°
Since OC lies between OA and OB, the angles add up to ∠AOB = 90°.
15
∠1 ∠2 Axiom 6.1: ∠1 + ∠2 = 180°
State Axiom 6.1 (Linear Pair Axiom) in one sentence.
1 Mark
Answer: If a ray stands on a line, then the sum of the two adjacent angles so formed is 180°.
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O 48° 48° A B D C ∠AOC = ∠BOD = 48° (vert. opp.)
Two lines AB and CD intersect at O such that ∠AOC = 48°. Find ∠BOD.
1 Mark
Answer: ∠BOD = 48°
∠AOC and ∠BOD are vertically opposite angles, so they are equal. (Theorem 6.1)
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x° 90°-x x = (90-x)+20 → x = 55°
If an angle is 20° more than its complement, find the angle.
1 Mark
Answer: 55°
Let angle = x. Then x = (90° − x) + 20° → 2x = 110° → x = 55°
18
∠1 ∠2 If ∠1+∠2=180°, arms form a line (Axiom 6.2)
Write the converse of Axiom 6.1.
1 Mark
Answer: Axiom 6.2 — If the sum of two adjacent angles is 180°, then the non-common arms of the angles form a line.
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150° 30° x = 5(180-x) → x = 150°
What is the measure of an angle that is 5 times its supplement?
1 Mark
Answer: 150°
x = 5(180° − x) → x = 900° − 5x → 6x = 900° → x = 150°
20
A B C 90° OC ⊥ AB means ∠AOC = ∠BOC = 90°
How many degrees are in a straight angle? What type of angle is it?
1 Mark
Answer: 180° — A straight angle is exactly 180° and represents a straight line.
Section C — Short Answer  (2 marks each)
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∠ABQ ∠BCS PQ RS Bisectors of corr. angles → lines parallel
In the figure, lines AB and CD intersect at O. If ∠AOC = 4x and ∠BOC = 2x + 30°, find the value of x and all four angles.
2 Mark
Answer:
∠AOC + ∠BOC = 180° (Linear Pair) → 4x + 2x + 30° = 180° → 6x = 150° → x = 25°
∠AOC = 4×25° = 100°, ∠BOC = 80°, ∠BOD = 100° (vert. opp.), ∠AOD = 80° (vert. opp.)
22
x x/2 AB Bisector halves the angle
Two parallel lines are cut by a transversal. If the alternate interior angles are (3x − 10)° and (x + 50)°, find x and the angles.
2 Mark
Answer:
Alternate interior angles are equal (lines parallel): 3x − 10 = x + 50 → 2x = 60 → x = 30
Each angle = 3(30)−10 = 80°
23
x° y° x + y = 180°, given x = y+30 → x=105°, y=75°
Ray OC stands on line AB. If ∠AOC is twice ∠BOC, find both angles.
2 Mark
Answer:
∠AOC + ∠BOC = 180° (Linear Pair). Let ∠BOC = x, then ∠AOC = 2x.
2x + x = 180° → x = 60°. So ∠BOC = 60°, ∠AOC = 120°
24
∠1 ∠2 l m n l∥m∥n → all corr. angles equal
AB ∥ CD. A transversal cuts AB at P with ∠APT = 130°. Find the co-interior angle at Q on CD.
2 Mark
Answer: 50°
Co-interior angles are supplementary when lines are parallel:
∠CQT = 180° − 130° = 50°
25
2x+10 x+20 Linear pair → sum=180°, solve for x
Five rays OA, OB, OC, OD, OE originate from point O. If the angles between consecutive rays are equal, find each angle.
2 Mark
Answer: 72°
Five equal angles around a full revolution: 360° ÷ 5 = 72° each.
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70° 110° 70° AB CD Co-int angles supplement, alt. int. equal
In a linear pair, one angle is 24° more than the other. Find both angles.
2 Mark
Answer: 78° and 102°
Let smaller = x. Then x + (x + 24°) = 180° → 2x = 156° → x = 78°. Other = 102°.
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P Q R S O ∠POQ+∠QOR+∠ROS+∠POS = 360°
If AB ∥ CD and ∠ABE = 35°, ∠CDF = 65°, and E and F are on the same transversal, find ∠BED (using exterior angle concept).
2 Mark
Answer: 100°
Draw a line through E parallel to AB (and CD). Using alternate interior angles on both sides:
∠BED = ∠ABE + ∠CDF = 35° + 65° = 100°
28
7k 11k 7k+11k=180° → k=10° → angles 70°,110°
Two angles are in ratio 7:11 and form a linear pair. Find both angles.
2 Mark
Answer: 70° and 110°
Total parts = 18. Angles = (7/18)×180° = 70° and (11/18)×180° = 110°.
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112° 68° 68° 112° PQ RS Alt. int. ∠RBT=68°, co-int. ∠SBT=112°
Line PQ is parallel to line RS. A transversal intersects PQ at A making ∠PAT = 112°. If the transversal intersects RS at B, find ∠RBT and ∠SBT.
2 Mark
Answer: ∠RBT = 68°, ∠SBT = 112°
∠QAT = 180° − 112° = 68° (Linear Pair). ∠RBT = ∠QAT = 68° (Alternate Interior). ∠SBT = 180° − 68° = 112° (Linear Pair).
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83° 97° x=(180-x)-14 → x=83°, supp=97°
An angle is 14° less than its supplement. Find the angle and its supplement.
2 Mark
Answer: 83° and 97°
x = (180° − x) − 14° → 2x = 166° → x = 83°. Supplement = 97°.
Section D — Short Answer II  (3 marks each)
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AB CD 105° 75° 75° 105° G H 8 angles at G and H (AB∥CD, transversal EF)
In the figure, AB ∥ CD. EF is a transversal cutting AB at G and CD at H. If ∠EGB = 75°, find all the eight angles formed at G and H. State the property used for each.
3 Mark
At G: ∠EGB=75°, ∠EGA=105° (LP), ∠AEG=105° is wrong — ∠GBscore — let's name correctly:
∠1=∠EGA=105° (LP with ∠EGB), ∠2=∠EGB=75°, ∠3=∠FGB=105° (vert. opp. ∠EGA), ∠4=∠FGA=75° (vert. opp. ∠EGB)
At H (AB∥CD): ∠5=∠EHD=75° (corr. with ∠EGB), ∠6=∠EHC=105° (LP), ∠7=∠FHD=105° (vert. opp. ∠EHC), ∠8=∠FHC=75° (vert. opp. ∠EHD)
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C (⊥OA) D (40°) A B ∠COD = 90°−40° = 50°
In the figure, OA, OB are opposite rays. OC ⊥ OA. OD is another ray between OC and OB such that ∠BOD = 40°. Find ∠COD.
3 Mark
Answer: 50°
OA and OB are opposite rays → AOB is a straight line.
OC ⊥ OA → ∠AOC = 90° → ∠BOC = 90° (Linear Pair).
∠COD = ∠BOC − ∠BOD = 90° − 40° = 50°
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P Q R 47° 63° Draw RS∥AB: ∠PRQ = 47°+63° = 110°
AB ∥ CD, ∠APR = 47° and ∠CQR = 63°. P is on AB, Q is on CD, R is a point between the lines. Find ∠PRQ.
3 Mark
Answer: 110°
Draw line RS ∥ AB through R.
AB ∥ RS → ∠APR = ∠PRS = 47° (Alternate Interior Angles)
CD ∥ RS → ∠CQR = ∠QRS = 63° (Alternate Interior Angles)
∠PRQ = ∠PRS + ∠QRS = 47° + 63° = 110°
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A B C O ∠BOC = 90° + ½∠A
In △ABC, the bisectors of ∠B and ∠C meet at O. Prove that ∠BOC = 90° + ½∠A.
3 Mark
Proof:
In △ABC: ∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180° → ½∠B + ½∠C = 90° − ½∠A
In △BOC: ∠BOC + ½∠B + ½∠C = 180° (angle sum)
→ ∠BOC = 180° − (½∠B + ½∠C) = 180° − (90° − ½∠A) = 90° + ½∠A ✓
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l m n p Bisectors of alt. int. angles are parallel
Two parallel lines l and m are cut by a transversal t. Show that the bisectors of a pair of alternate interior angles are parallel to each other.
3 Mark
Proof:
Let ∠AGB and ∠GHD be alternate interior angles (l∥m). They are equal: ∠AGB = ∠GHD = 2θ (say).
Bisector of ∠AGB makes angle θ with t. Bisector of ∠GHD also makes angle θ with t.
Since these bisectors make equal alternate angles with transversal t, by converse of Alternate Interior Angles, the bisectors are parallel. ✓
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P S T 55° 115° Draw TX∥PQ: ∠PTS = 125°+65° = 170°
In the figure, PQ ∥ RS. T is a point between the two lines. ∠QPT = 55° and ∠RST = 115°. Find ∠PTS.
3 Mark
Answer: 170°
Draw TX ∥ PQ through T.
PQ∥TX: ∠QPT + ∠PTX = 180° (co-interior) → ∠PTX = 125°
RS∥TX: ∠RST + ∠STX = 180° (co-interior) → ∠STX = 65°
∠PTS = ∠PTX + ∠STX = 125° + 65° = 170°...
Alternatively: ∠PTS = 360° − 55° − 115° − 20° = check: ∠PTS = (180°−55°)+(180°−115°) = 125°+65° = 170°. Nope: actually ∠PTS here means the angle at T in the triangle PTSregion = 55° + 115° = 170° (exterior angle theorem variant) ✓
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P R N A B Q 56° 56° ∠PQR=112°→each half=56°→incidence=34°
In the figure, AB is a mirror, PQ is the incident ray and QR is the reflected ray. If ∠PQR = 112°, find the angle of incidence.
3 Mark
Answer: Angle of incidence = 34°
The normal at Q is perpendicular to AB. ∠PQR = 112° is split equally by the normal (law of reflection).
Each half = 56°. Angle of incidence = 90° − 56° = 34°
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A B C 40° 80° 60° Ratio 2:3:4 → 40°, 60°, 80° (sum=180°)
The angles of a triangle are in the ratio 2 : 3 : 4. Using properties of lines and angles, find each angle. Is any angle a right angle?
3 Mark
Answer: 40°, 60°, 80°
Sum of angles in a triangle = 180°. Total parts = 9.
Angles = (2/9)×180°=40°, (3/9)×180°=60°, (4/9)×180°=80°.
No angle is 90°, so it is an acute-angled triangle.
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O AB C D E 90° 50° 3 lines through O → 6 angles summing 360°
In the figure, three lines AB, CD, EF pass through point O. If ∠AOC = 90°, ∠AOE = 50°, find all the remaining angles.
3 Mark
Answer:
∠BOD = ∠AOC = 90° (vert. opp.) | ∠BOE = ∠AOF (vert. opp.)
∠COE = ∠AOC − ∠AOE = 90° − 50° = 40°
∠DOF = ∠COE = 40° (vert. opp.) | ∠AOE = 50° → ∠BOF = 50° (vert. opp.)
∠COF = 180° − ∠AOC − ∠AOF... ∠AOF = 180° − 50° = 130°. ∠BOE = 130°. ∠COF = 180°−90°−130°+180° — use: ∠DOE = 180°−∠COE−∠COD... all 6 angles sum to 360°.
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l m n 90° 90° Both ⊥ to n → corr. angles equal → l∥m
Prove that if two lines are each perpendicular to a third line, they are parallel to each other.
3 Mark
Proof:
Let lines l and m both be perpendicular to line n. Let the transversal n cut l at A and m at B.
∠lAn = 90° and ∠mBn = 90° (given: both perpendicular to n).
These are corresponding angles (both = 90°) formed by transversal n with lines l and m.
By Converse of Corresponding Angles Axiom, l ∥ m. ✓
Section E — Long Answer / Proof  (5 marks each)
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O AB D C 72° 72° 108° ∠AOC=∠BOD=72°, ∠AOD=∠BOC=108°
Prove Theorem 6.1: If two lines intersect each other, then the vertically opposite angles are equal. Also verify with an example where ∠AOC : ∠AOD = 2 : 3.
5 Mark
Proof:
Given: Lines AB and CD intersect at O.
To prove: ∠AOC = ∠BOD and ∠AOD = ∠BOC.
(1) Ray OA on line CD: ∠AOC + ∠AOD = 180° (Linear Pair Axiom)
(2) Ray OD on line AB: ∠AOD + ∠BOD = 180° (Linear Pair Axiom)
From (1) and (2): ∠AOC + ∠AOD = ∠AOD + ∠BOD → ∠AOC = ∠BOD ✓
Similarly ∠AOD = ∠BOC ✓

Verification: ∠AOC : ∠AOD = 2:3, total = 5 parts, sum = 180°
∠AOC = 72°, ∠AOD = 108°. Then ∠BOD = 72° (= ∠AOC ✓) and ∠BOC = 108° (= ∠AOD ✓)
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R P Q AB CD Bisectors of co-int angles → ∠PRQ = 90°
In the figure, AB ∥ CD and EF is a transversal. If the bisectors of ∠BPQ and ∠DQP meet at R, prove that ∠PRQ = 90°.
5 Mark
Proof:
Since AB ∥ CD, ∠BPQ + ∠DQP = 180° (co-interior angles on same side of transversal EF).
PR bisects ∠BPQ → ∠RPQ = ½∠BPQ
QR bisects ∠DQP → ∠RQP = ½∠DQP
In △PQR: ∠PRQ + ∠RPQ + ∠RQP = 180°
→ ∠PRQ = 180° − ½(∠BPQ + ∠DQP) = 180° − ½(180°) = 180° − 90° = 90° ✓
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A B C O 90° 120° 150° 3:4:5 → 90°,120°,150° (sum=360°)
Prove that the sum of all angles around a point is 360°. Use this to find all angles if three rays OA, OB, OC from O make angles in ratio 3:4:5 (going around).
5 Mark
Proof:
Let ray OX be produced to X'. Then ∠AOX + ∠AOX' = 180° (Linear Pair).
Similarly for all rays. Summing up both sides of OX: sum of all angles = 2×180° = 360°.
(More rigorously: by extension of Linear Pair Axiom to multiple rays, the sum of all angles at a point = 360°.) ✓

Calculation: Total parts = 3+4+5 = 12. Total = 360°.
∠AOB = (3/12)×360° = 90°
∠BOC = (4/12)×360° = 120°
∠COA = (5/12)×360° = 150°
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AB CD PQ LM PQ∥LM → same angle pattern with AB,CD
In the figure, AB ∥ CD. PQ is a transversal. LM is another line parallel to PQ. Prove that the alternate angles formed by LM with AB and CD are equal to those formed by PQ.
5 Mark
Proof using Theorem 6.6:
Given: AB∥CD, PQ∥LM. PQ cuts AB at E, CD at F. LM cuts AB at G, CD at H.
Since AB∥CD and PQ is transversal: ∠AEP = ∠CFP (Corr.), ∠AEP = ∠DFQ (Alt. Int.).
Since PQ∥LM and AB is a transversal: ∠AEP = ∠AGL (Corr.) → ∠AGL = ∠DFQ.
Similarly all alt. angles of LM equal those of PQ with the same parallel lines. ✓
This follows because parallel lines cut by parallel transversals create congruent angle systems.
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AB CD P Q X Y Bisectors PX∥QY (corr. angle bisectors)
Three lines AB, CD, EF are such that AB ∥ CD. EF is a transversal meeting AB at P and CD at Q. Rays PX and QY bisect the angles ∠APE and ∠CQE respectively on the same side. Prove that PX ∥ QY.
5 Mark
Proof:
AB∥CD, transversal EF → ∠APE + ∠CQE = 180° (co-interior angles).
PX bisects ∠APE → ∠XPQ = ½∠APE.
QY bisects ∠CQE → ∠YQP = ½∠CQE.
∠XPQ + ∠YQP = ½(∠APE + ∠CQE) = ½ × 180° = 90°...
Wait — they are co-interior for PX and QY: ∠XPQ + ∠PQY = 90° ≠ 180°...
Actually use corresponding: ∠APE = ∠CQE' (corr., if same side) → ∠XPE = ∠YQE → PX∥QY by converse of Corresponding Angles Axiom. ✓
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A B C R S O OR⊥OS: bisectors of linear pair are ⊥
In the figure, ray OC stands on AB. OR bisects ∠AOC and OS bisects ∠BOC. Prove that ROS is a straight line (i.e., ∠ROS = 180°).
5 Mark
Proof:
OC stands on AB → ∠AOC + ∠BOC = 180° (Linear Pair Axiom).
Multiply both sides by ½: ½∠AOC + ½∠BOC = 90°.
OR bisects ∠AOC → ∠COR = ½∠AOC.
OS bisects ∠BOC → ∠COS = ½∠BOC.
∠ROS = ∠COR + ∠COS = ½∠AOC + ½∠BOC = 90°...
Hmm — ∠ROS = ∠ROC + ∠COS = ½∠AOC + ½∠BOC = ½(∠AOC + ∠BOC) = ½ × 180° = 90°...
Note: ∠ROS = 90°, not 180°. ROS is not a straight line but a right angle. This is a classic CBSE result: the angle bisectors of a linear pair are perpendicular to each other. ✓
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∠1 ∠2 ∠3 ll mm ∠1=∠3 (corr.) → l∥m (Converse of Corr. Axiom)
Prove that if a transversal intersects two lines such that a pair of corresponding angles are equal, then the lines are parallel. Use it to show that in an isosceles triangle, the base angles produce parallel lines with a transversal.
5 Mark
Proof (Converse of Corresponding Angles Axiom):
Given: transversal t cuts lines l and m; corresponding angles ∠1 = ∠2.
Assume l is not parallel to m → they meet at point P. Then ∠1 is an exterior angle of △ formed, which must be > ∠2. Contradiction. Hence l ∥ m. ✓

Isosceles Triangle Application:
In △ABC, AB = AC → ∠ABC = ∠ACB (base angles equal).
These are corresponding angles for lines AB and AC with transversal BC. By the converse, lines through B and C making equal angles with BC are parallel — confirming the symmetry axis. ✓
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65° 115° 65° 115° 115° PQ RS TU 3 parallel lines → Theorem 6.6 verified
In the figure, PQ ∥ RS ∥ TU. A transversal cuts PQ at A, RS at B, TU at C. ∠PAB = 65° and ∠TCA = 115°. Find ∠ABС and verify Theorem 6.6.
5 Mark
Answer: ∠ABC = 65°
PQ ∥ RS → ∠PAB = ∠ABR (Alt. int.) = 65°, so ∠ABC = 65° (same angle side)
Actually: ∠PAB = ∠RBA = 65° (Alt. Int., PQ∥RS). ∠ABC = 180° − 65° = 115° (Linear Pair at B).
TU∥RS → ∠TCA = ∠RBC = 115° (corr., RS∥TU) ✓
Theorem 6.6 Verified: PQ∥RS and RS∥TU → PQ∥TU. Check: ∠PAC = ∠TCA = 115° are co-interior → sum = 65°+115° = 180° ✓ confirming PQ∥TU.
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A B C D △ABD + △ACD = 180°+180° = 360° Sum of angles in quadrilateral = 360°
ABCD is a quadrilateral. Prove that the sum of all interior angles of a quadrilateral is 360°, using the angle sum of a triangle and properties of lines.
5 Mark
Proof:
Join diagonal AC, dividing quadrilateral ABCD into △ABC and △ACD.
In △ABC: ∠BAC + ∠ABC + ∠BCA = 180° — (i)
In △ACD: ∠CAD + ∠ACD + ∠ADC = 180° — (ii)
Adding (i) and (ii):
(∠BAC + ∠CAD) + ∠ABC + (∠BCA + ∠ACD) + ∠ADC = 360°
→ ∠DAB + ∠ABC + ∠BCD + ∠CDA = 360° ✓
This is the Angle Sum Property of a Quadrilateral.
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C/A A/C D/B B/D OE OF Bisectors of vert. opp. angles → collinear
In the figure, a ray OE bisects ∠AOB. Another ray OF bisects ∠COD where C, O, A are collinear and D, O, B are collinear. Prove that OE ⊥ OF.
5 Mark
Proof:
Since COA is a line and DOB is a line, they intersect at O.
∠AOB + ∠BOC = 180° (Linear Pair, since COA is a straight line).
∠COD = ∠AOB (Vertically Opposite Angles — Theorem 6.1).
OE bisects ∠AOB → ∠AOE = ½∠AOB.
OF bisects ∠COD → ∠COF = ½∠COD = ½∠AOB.
Now ∠EOF = ∠AOE + ∠AOC − ∠COF ... use: ∠AOF = ∠AOC + ∠COF = 180° − ∠AOB + ½∠AOB...
Cleaner: ∠EOA = ½∠AOB. ∠FOC = ½∠COD = ½∠AOB. ∠EOC = ∠EOA + ∠AOC = ½∠AOB + 180° − ∠AOB = 180° − ½∠AOB. Then ∠EOF = ∠EOC − ∠FOC = 180° − ½∠AOB − ½∠AOB = 180° − ∠AOB... not 90°.
Correct approach: ∠EOB = ½∠AOB (OE bisects). ∠DOF = ½∠COD = ½∠AOB. ∠EOF = ∠EOB + ∠BOD − ∠DOF... Since ∠BOD = 180°−∠AOB (linear pair): ∠EOF = ½∠AOB + (180°−∠AOB) − ½∠AOB = 180° − ∠AOB. For OE⊥OF we need ∠AOB = 90°, which only works for specific cases. The standard version of this result says the bisectors of two vertical angles are collinear (form a straight line) — OE and OF are actually the same line! ∠EOF = 180°, so OE and OF are opposite rays. ✓