
When two rays of line intersect at a point, a pair of linear angles is formed. Common practical examples of linear pair of angles include-
In the given image, angle 1 and angle 2 are adjacent angles, whereas angle PQR and angle 1 are not adjacent angles. It is because angle 1 and angle 2 share a common vertex, point Q. They also share a common side (ray of line generating from point Q).
Consider the image as shown. Here angle 2 and angle 1 are said to be a linear pair because they are formed on the same line with a standard arm S and common vertex point Q. Also, the sum of angles 1 and 2 is equal to 180 degrees.
In the given image, angles 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 are vertically opposite angles.
Note – Angle 3 and 1 are a linear pair and not vertically opposite angles. Therefore, the same criterion is applicable for angles 2 and 4.
In the given figure, angles 1 and 2 are supplementary angles placed at a common point. Angles X and Y are also a pair of supplementary angles because the sum of their angles is equal to 180 degrees. Therefore, even though they are placed separately, they are called supplementary angles by the property of supplementary angles.
Find angles 1 and 2 (as shown in the figure) if the difference in angles 1 and 2 is 70 degrees, given that these angles are a pair of linear angles.
Solution As given in the question, ∠1 - ∠2 = 70° ………… (i)
By virtue of the property of linear pair, ∠1 + ∠2 = 180° ………… (ii)
Adding (i) and (ii), we get,
2 ∠1 = 250°
We get, ∠1 = 125°
Putting the value of angle 1 in equation (i), we get,
125° - ∠2 = 70°
This gives, ∠2 = 55°
Check – The sum of angles of a linear pair must be 180°. This gives ∠1 + ∠2 = 125° + 55° = 180°.
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