SmarterEd

Aussie Maths & Science Teachers: Save your time with SmarterEd

  • Login
  • Get Help
  • About

Solving Problems, SM-Bank 009

In the diagram below, two parallel lines \(OB\) and \(DC\) cut the horizontal transversal \(OE\), and \(OA\) is perpendicular to \(OE\).
 

Find the value of \(a^{\circ}\), giving reasons for your answer.   (2 marks)

--- 3 WORK AREA LINES (style=lined) ---

Show Answers Only

\(\angle BOE=90-20=70^{\circ}\ \ \text{(complementary angles)}\)

\(a^{\circ} = 70^{\circ} \ \ \text{(corresponding angles)}\)

Show Worked Solution

\(\angle BOE=90-20=70^{\circ}\ \ \text{(complementary angles)}\)

\(a^{\circ} = 70^{\circ} \ \ \text{(corresponding angles)}\)

Filed Under: Solving Problems Tagged With: num-title-ct-core, smc-4926-10-Corresponding, smc-4926-55-Complementary

Copyright © 2014–2025 SmarterEd.com.au · Log in