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In the given figure, line PQ and line MN intersect at O. Determine the value of y when x=60°. Further, determine the value of x when y=40°.


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y=60° and x=70°
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y=70° and x=60°
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y=50° and x=80°
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y=80° and x=50°
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Solution

The correct option is A y=60° and x=70°
From the given figure, POM and MOQ form a linear pair of angles.
2x+y=180

Case (1) : When x=60
2×60+y=180
y=180120=60

Case (2) : When y=40
2x+40=180
2x=18040=140
x=70
When x=60, y=60 and when y=40, x=70.

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