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| 551. |
Find the value of ‘x’ in the given figure. |
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Answer» Given ∠DCB = 1000 and ∠DBA = 128° In the given figure ∠CBD + ∠DBA = 180° ∠CBD + 128° = 180° ∠CBD = 52° Now exterior angle x = Sum of interior opposite angles. x = ∠DCB + ∠CBD = 100° + 52° = 152° x = 152° |
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| 552. |
In the following figure, show that CD || EF |
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Answer» ∠BAD = ∠BAE + ∠EAD = 40°+ 30° = 70°. And ∠CDA = 70° ∠BAD = ∠CDA But they form a pair of alternate angles ⇒ AB || CD Also ∠BAE + ∠AEF = 40° + 140° = 180° But they form a pair of interior opposite angles. ⇒ AB || EF From (1) and (2), we get AB || CD || EF ⇒ CD || EF |
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| 553. |
Name the pairs of adjacent angles. |
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Answer» (i) ∠ABG and ∠GBC are adjacent angles. (ii) ∠BCF and ∠FCD are adjacent angles. (iii) ∠BCF and ∠FCE are adjacent angles. (iv) ∠FCE and ∠ECD are adjacent angles. |
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| 554. |
Find the angle ∠JIL from the given figure. |
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Answer» ∠LIK and ∠KIJ are adjacent angles. ∴ ∠JIL = ∠LIK + ∠KIJ = 38° + 27° = 65° ∴ ∠JIL = 65° |
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| 555. |
Find the angles ∠GEH from the given figure. |
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Answer» ∠HEF = ∠HEG + ∠GEF 120° = ∠HEG + 34° 120° - 34° = ∠GEH + 34° – 34° ∠GEH = 86° |
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| 556. |
One angle of a linear pair is a right angle. What can you say about the other angle? |
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Answer» If the angle are linear pair, then their sum is 180°. Given one angle is right angle ie 90°. ∴ The other angle = 180° - 90° = 90° ∴ The other angle also a right angle |
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| 557. |
Which of the following letters does not have any line of symmetry? (A) E (B) T (C) N (D) X |
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Answer» The correct answer is (C) N |
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| 558. |
Find the value of x° in the figure given below. |
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Answer» Lines l and m intersect at a point and making a pair of vertically opposite angles x° and 150°. We know that vertically opposite angles are equal. x = 150° |
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| 559. |
Which of the following angles cannot be constructed using ruler and compasses? (A) 75° (B) 15° (C) 135° (D) 85° |
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Answer» The correct answer is (D) 85° |
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| 560. |
Which of the following is not the set of measures of the sides of a triangle ?A. 7cm, 3 cm, and 5 cmB. 8 cm , 12 cm and 18 cmC. 5 cm , 6 cm , and 14 cmD. 5 cm , 12 cm, and 13 cm |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C We know that the sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle is always greater than the length of the third side and the difference of the lengths of any sides is less than the length of the third side. As `5+6 lt 14,5cm, 6 cm and 14 cm ` do not follow the above conditions. Hence, the correct option is ( c). |
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| 561. |
In the given figure, `bar(LM)"//"bar(PN)` and the line l is a transversal of `bar(LM) and bar(PN)`. Find the value of a . |
| Answer» Correct Answer - `24^(@)` | |
| 562. |
In which of the following cases can a right triangle ABC be constructed ?A. AB=5cm , BC=7cm, and AC=10 cmB. AB=7cm and BC=8cm and AC=12 cmC. AB=8 cm, BC=17 cm , and AC=15 cmD. AB=9 cm, BC=9 cm ad AC=10 cm . |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C In all the three given cases, `DeltaABC` is constructed, but `AB=8 cm , BC=17 cm and AC=15 cm ` form a right triangle, since `8^(2)+15^(2)=17^(2)`. Hence, the correct option is ( c). |
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| 563. |
In the figure given below, AB=AC and BC is extended to the point D. Find y-x |
| Answer» Correct Answer - `72^(@)` | |
| 564. |
In the figure above, `bar(BA)` is parallel to `bar(DC)`, and `bar(PQ)` is a transversal of `bar(BA) and bar(DC)`. If `anglePMA=70^(@) and angleDNM=2x+30^(@)`, then find the value of x. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - `40^(@)` | |
| 565. |
Write converse of the theorem “In ΔABC, if AB = AC then C = ∠B”. |
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Answer» In ΔABC, ∠C = ∠B then AB = AC. |
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| 566. |
In the above figure, AB=BC=8 cm and AD=CD=10 cm, which axiom best proves the congruence of `DeltaABD and DeltaCBD`? |
| Answer» Correct Answer - SSS | |
| 567. |
Write converse of the theorem “In ΔABC, if AB = AC then ∠C = ∠B”. |
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Answer» In ΔABC, ∠C = ∠B then AB = AC. |
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| 568. |
If x + a is a common factor of f(x) = x2 + x – 6 and g(x) = x2 + 3x – 18, then find the value of a. |
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Answer» Given polynomials are f(x) = x2 + x – 6 and g(x) = x2 + 3x – 18 f(x) and g(x) having common factors (x + a), So x + a = 0 ⇒ x = -a f(-a) = (-a)2 + (-a) – 6 = a2 – a – 6 g(-a) = (-a)2 + 3(-a) – 18 = a2 – 3a – 18 f(-a) = g(-a) a2 – a – 6 = a2 – 3a – 18 a2 – a2 – a + 3a = -18 + 6 2a = -12 a = -6. |
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| 569. |
Write any two Euclid’s postulates. |
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Answer» i) There is a unique line that passes through the given two distinct points. ii) We can draw a circle with any centre and radius. |
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| 570. |
If a + b = 5 and a2 + b2 = 11,then prove that a3 + b3 = 20 |
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Answer» Given a + b = 5 and a2 + b2 = 11 (a + b)2 = (5)2 a2 + b2 + 2ab = 25 11 + 2ab = 25 2ab = 14 ab = 7 a3 + b3 = (a + b) (a2 + b2 – ab) = 5(11 – 7) = 5 × 4 = 20 ∴ a3 + b3 = 20. |
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| 571. |
Disprove that “a2 > b2 for all a > b” by finding a suitable counter example |
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Answer» If a > b so, Let a = 3 and b = 2 a2 = 32 and b2 = 22 9 > 4 so, ∴ If a > b, then a2 > b2. |
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| 572. |
Write any two Euclid’s axioms. |
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Answer» i) Things which are equal to the same things are equal to one another. ii) Things which coincide with one another are equal to one another. iii) The whole is greater than the part. |
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| 573. |
In the given figure `overline(DE)||overline(AC)`. Find the value of x. `(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4` |
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Answer» In `angle ABC`, `DE|| AC` `therefore (BD)/(DA)=(BE)/(EC)` (Basic proportionality theorem) ` rArr (2x+10)/(3x)=(x+7)/(2x)` `rArr2x(2x+10)=3x(x+7)` `rArr 4x^2+20x=3x^2+21x` `rArr x^2-x=0` `rArrx(x-1)=0` `rArrx-1=0` `rArrx=1` `therefore` Hence, option (a) is the correct answer. |
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| 574. |
In the following figure, AB is an arc of the circle, C and D are the points on the circle. If `angle ACB=30^@`, Find `angle ADB`. |
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Answer» Angles made by an arc in the same segement are equal. Angles made by the arc in the segment ADCD are equal. `therefore angle ADB=angle ACB=30^@` . |
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| 575. |
In the following figure, O is the centre of the circle. AB is an arc of the circle, such that `angle AOB=80^@`.Find `angle ACB`. |
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Answer» The angle made by an arc at the centre of a circle is twice the angle made by the arc at any point on the remaining part of the circle. `angle AOB=2angleACB` `rArr2angle ACB =80^@` `rArr angle ACB =40^@`. |
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| 576. |
In the following figure, O is the centre of the circle. AB and CD are equal chords. If `angle AOB=100^@` , Find the `angle CED`. |
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Answer» Equal chords subtend equal angles at the centre of the circle. `angle =100^@` `rArr angle DOC =100^@` (Angle subtended by an arc at the circle is twice the angle subtended by it anywhere in the remaining part of the circle ). `therefore angleDEC=(1)/(2)(100^@)=50^@`. |
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| 577. |
In the figure ,find the value of x. |
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Answer» In the figure, `angle CBE` is an exterior angle which is equal to the opposite interior angle at the opposite vertex, `angle ADC`. `therefore angle CBE=angle ADC` (1) `angle CBE +angle EBY=180^@(because"linear pair")` `therefore angle CBE =180^@-70^@=110^@` `x^@=angle ADC=angle CBE =110^@`. |
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| 578. |
State whether the statement are true (T) or false (F):If the arms of an angle on the paper are decreased, the angle decreases. |
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Answer» False. The angle is not affected, if the arms of an angle on the paper are increased or decreased. |
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| 579. |
In the given, figure , O is the centre of the circle and AD is a tangent to the circle at.A if `angle CAD =55^@` and `angle ADC=25^@`, then find `angle ABO`. |
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Answer» (i) Join OA and OC. (ii) `angle ACD =180^@-80^@=100^@`. (iii) `angle ACB and angle ACD ` are supplementary. `rArr angle ACB +angle ACD =180^@`. `rArr angle ACB =80^@` (iv) `angle AOB =2angle ACB.rArr AOB =2xx80^@=160^@` (v) Now, In `Delta AOB`, `angle O+angle A+angle B=180^@` `160^@+x+x=180^@` `2x=20^@` `x=10^@` `therefore` Hence, option (a) is the correct answer. |
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| 580. |
The number of diagonals of a triangle is (A) 0 (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) 3 |
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Answer» The correct option is (A) 0. The number of diagonals of a triangle is 0. 0 diagonals.........ans.A |
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| 581. |
State whether the statement are true (T) or false (F):If line PQ || line m, then line segment PQ || m. |
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Answer» True. From the question, line PQ || line m. Then, parts of those lines are also parallel. Therefore, line segment PQ || m. |
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| 582. |
Fill in the blanks to make the statements true:A polygon of six sides is called a ______. |
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Answer» A polygon of six sides is called a hexagon. Hexagon....... |
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| 583. |
State whether the statement are true (T) or false (F):Only one line can pass through a given point. |
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Answer» False. Infinite number of line can pass through a given point. |
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| 584. |
State whether the statements are true or false.All equilateral triangles are isosceles also. |
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Answer» True All equilateral triangles are isosceles also. |
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| 585. |
Fill in the blanks to make the statements true:A triangle with all its sides of unequal lengths is called a ______ triangle. |
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Answer» A triangle with all its sides of unequal lengths is called a Scalene triangle. Scalene triangle |
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| 586. |
State whether the statements are true or false.Two non-parallel line segments will always intersect. |
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Answer» False They will intersect, when they are produced. |
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| 587. |
State whether the statement are true (T) or false (F):Many lines can pass through two given points. |
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Answer» False. only one line can pass through two given points. |
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| 588. |
State whether the statement are true (T) or false (F):Two line segments may intersect at two points. |
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Answer» False. Because, two line segments are intersecting at only one point. |
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| 589. |
State whether the statement are true (T) or false (F):Two parallel lines meet each other at some point. |
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Answer» False. Parallel lines never meet each other. |
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| 590. |
State whether the statement are true (T) or false (F):Measures of ∠ABC and ∠CBA in Fig. are the same. |
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Answer» True. From the figure, both ∠ABC and ∠CBA contains common angle B. |
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Fill in the blanks so that the statements are true: (A) If B is the image of A in line l and D is the image of C in line l, then AC = _________.(B) The number of scales in a protractor for measuring the angles is __________. |
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Answer» (A) If B is the image of A in line l and D is the image of C in line l, then AC = BD. (B) The number of scales in a protractor for measuring the angles is Two |
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| 592. |
Measures of ∠ABC and ∠CBA in Fig. 2.23 arethe same. Fig.2.23 |
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Answer» The correct answer is True. |
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| 593. |
Only one line can pass through a given point. |
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Answer» The correct answer is False. |
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| 594. |
In Fig. 2.16, (a) ∠AOD is a/an ______ angle (b) ∠COA is a/an ______ angle (c) ∠AOE is a/an ______ angle |
| Answer» (a) Right (b) acute (c) obtuse | |
| 595. |
Fill in the blanks to make the statements true:The number of triangles in Fig. is ______. Their names are ______________________. |
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Answer» The number of triangles in Fig. is 5. Their names are ΔAOC, ΔCOD, ΔAOB, ΔACB, ΔACD. |
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Fill in the blanks to make the statements true:In Fig.,(a) ∠AOD is a/an ______ angle(b) ∠COA is a/an ______ angle(c) ∠AOE is a/an ______ angle |
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Answer» From the figure, (a) ∠AOD is a/an right angle. Is anyone angle in the triangle is equal to 90o then the triangle is called right triangle. ∠AOD = ∠AOB + ∠BOC + ∠COD = 30o + 20o + 40o = 90o (b) ∠COA is a/an acute angle An acute angle is an angle formed between 0o to 90o. ∠COA = ∠COB + ∠BOA = 20° + 30° = 50o (c) ∠AOE is a/an obtuse angle An obtuse angle is an angle formed between 90o to 180o. ∠AOE = ∠EOD + ∠DOC + ∠COB + ∠BOA = 40° + 40° + 20° + 30° = 130° |
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In a cyclic quadrilateral PQRS, PS=PQ ,RS=RQ and `anglePSQ = 2angleQSR`, Find `angleQSR`.A. `20^(@)`B. `30^(@)`C. `40^(@)`D. `50^(@)` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B In a cyclic quadrilateral, opposite angles are supplementary. |
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Fill in the blanks to make the statements true:In Fig., points lying in the interior of the triangle PQR are ______, that in the exterior are ______ and that on the triangle itself are ______. |
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Answer» In Fig., points lying in the interior of the triangle PQR are right, that in the exterior are acute and that on the triangle itself are obtuse. |
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`DeltaABC and DeltaPQR` are congruent if _______A. AB=BC=AC and PQ=QR=PRB. `angleA=angleP, angleB=angleQ and angleC=angleR`C. `AB=PQ,BC=QR and angleB=angleQ`D. `AB=PR, BC=RT and angleC=angleT` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C (a) `implies` Two equilateral triangle need not be equal. (b) `implies ` Corresponding sides of the triangles need not be equal. (c ) `implies` By SAS congruence property, `DeltaABC=DeltaPQR`. Hence, the correct option is (c ). |
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In a triangle TOP, its orthocentre lies at O. Then , the circumradius of `DeltaTOP` is ______A. TO/2B. OP/2C. TP/2D. TO/4 |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Orthocentre `DeltaTOP` lies at O. `:. angleO=90^(@)`. ltrbgt `:.` Circumradius is half of the hypotenuse, i.e., TP/2 . Hence, the correct option is (c ). |
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