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MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · CBSE · Mathematics · Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables · Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables

Problem

Lines

EF

and

GH

intersect at

O

. In clockwise order, the first three angles are given by

\angle 1 = (2x+y)^\circ

\angle 2 = (3y-20)^\circ

\angle 3 = (4x - y + 10)^\circ

. (i) Form two linear equations in

x

and

y

by using suitable relationships among the angles at

O

. (ii) Solve the equations to obtain the values of

x

and

y

. (iii) Find the measure of

\angle 4

. (iv) Classify

\angle 3

as acute, right, obtuse, or straight, giving a reason.