Determine, giving reasons, if the two lines cut by the transversal in the diagram below are parallel. (2 marks)
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\(\text{Vertically opposite angles are equal (see diagram).}\)
\(\text{Cointerior angles sum to 180°, and} \)
\(88+88 \neq 180^{\circ}\)
\(\therefore\ \text{Lines are not parallel.}\)
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\(\text{Vertically opposite angles are equal (see diagram).}\)
\(\text{Cointerior angles sum to 180°, and} \)
\(88+88 \neq 180^{\circ}\)
\(\therefore\ \text{Lines are not parallel.}\)