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Book Back Questions 44II. Construct a triangle ABC with given conditions. 1III. Construct a triangle PQR with given conditions. 7
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Q.1Triangle is formed by joining three ______ points.v
Answer:

:
Non collinear

Q.2A triangle has ______ vertices and ______ sides.v
Answer:

three, three

Q.3A point where two sides of a triangle meet is known as ______ of a triangle.v
Answer:

vertese

Q.4Each angle of an equilateral triangle is of measure.v
Answer:

same

Q.5A triangle has angle measurements of 29°, 65° and 86°. Then it is ______ triangle. (i) an acute angled (ii) a right angled (iii) an obtuse angled (iv) a scalenev
Answer:

(i) an acute angled

Q.6A triangle has angle measurements of 30°, 30° and 120°. Then it is ______ triangle. (i) an acute angled (ii) scalene (iii) obtuse angled (iv) right angledv
Answer:

obtuse angled

Q.7Which of the following can be the sides of a triangle? (i) 5.9.14 (ii) 7,7,15 (iii) 1,2,4 (iv) 3, 6, 8v
Answer:

(iv) 3, 6, 8
(i) Here 5 + 9 = 14 = the measure of the third side.
In a triangle the sum of the measures of any two sides must be greater than the third side.
∴ 5, 9, 14 cannot be the sides of a triangle.
(ii) 7.7.15
Here sum of two sides 7 + 7 = 14 < the measures of the thrid side.
So 1,1, 15 cannot be the sides of a triangles.
(iii) 1,2,4
Here sum of two sides 1 + 2 = 3 < the measure of the third side.
∴ 1, 2, 4 cannot be the sides of a triangle.
(iv) 3, 6, 8
Sum of two sides 3 + 6 = 9 > the third side.
∴ 3, 6, 8 can be the sides of a triangle.

Q.8Ezhil wants to fence his triangular garden. If two of the sides measure 8 feet and 14 feet then the length of the third side is ______ (i) 11 ft (ii) 6 ft (iii) 5 ft (iv) 22 ftv
Answer:

(i) 11 ft

Q.9Can we have more than one right angle in a triangle?v
Answer:

No, we cannot have more than one right angle in a triangle.
Because the sum of three angles of a triangle is 180°.
But if two angles are right angles then their sum itself become 180°.

Q.10How many obtuse angles are possible in a triangle?v
Answer:

Only one.

Q.11In a right triangle, what will be the sum of other two angles?v
Answer:

Sum of three angles of a triangle = 180°
If one angle is right angle (i.e. 90°) .
Sum of other two sides = 180° – 90° = 90°

Q.12Is it possible to form an isosceles right angled triangle? Explain.v
Answer:

Yes, it is possible.
If one angle is right angle, then the other two angles will be 45° and 45°.Exercise 4.2
Try These (Text book Page No. 76)

Q.13If ∆ABC ≅ ∆XYZ then list the corresponding sides and corresponding angles. v
Answer:

If ∆ABC ≅ ∆XYZ
\(\overline{A B}\) ≅ \(\overline{X Y}\) – \(\overline{B C}\) ≅ \(\overline{Y Z}\)
\(\overline{A C}\) ≅ \(\overline{X Z}\)
And also
∠A ≅ ∠X – ∠B ≅ ∠Y
∠C ≅ ∠Z

Q.14Mention the conditions needed to conclude the congruency of the triangles with reference to the above said criterions. Give reasons for your answer. v
Answer:

(i) In ∆ABC and ∆XYZ
if \(\overline{A B}\) = \(\overline{X Y}\)
\(\overline{B C}\) = \(\overline{Y Z}\)
\(\overline{A C}\) = \(\overline{X Z}\)
then ∆ABC ≅ ∆XYZ. By the Side – Side -Side Congruency Criterion.then ∆AB ≅ ∆XYZ.
By Side – Angle – Side Criterion.then ∆ABC ≅ ∆XYZ.
By Angle – Side – Angle Congruency Critirion.then by RHS criterion.
∆ABC ≅ ∆XYZ
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Q.15Can 30°, 60° and 90° be the angles of a triangle?v
Answer:

Given angles 30°, 60° and 90°
Sum of the angles = 30° + 60° + 90° = 180°
∴ The given angles form a triangle.

Q.16Can you draw a triangle with 25°, 65° and 80° as angles?v
Answer:

Given angle 25°, 65° and 80°.
Sum of the angles = 25° + 65° + 80° = 170° ≠ 180
∴ We cannot draw a triangle with these measures.

Q.17If the three angles of a triangle are in the ratio 3 : 5 : 4, then find them.v
Answer:

Given three angles of the triangles are in the ratio 3 : 5 : 4.
Let the three angle be 3x, 5x and 4x.
By angle sum property of a triangle, we have
3x + 5x + 4x = 180°
12x = 180°
x = \(\frac{180^{\circ}}{12}\)
x = 15°
∴ The angle are 3x = 3 × 15° = 45°
5x = 5 × 15° = 75°
4x = 4 × 15° = 60°
Three angles of the triangle are 45°, 75°, 60°

Q.18In ∆RST, ∠S is 10° greater than ∠R and ∠T is 5° less than ∠S , find the three angles of the triangle.v
Answer:

In ∆RST. Let ∠R = x.
Then given S is ∠10° greater than ∠R
∴ ∠S = x + 10°
Also given ∠T is 5° less then ∠S.
So ∠T = ∠S – 5° = (x + 10)° – 5° = x + 10° – 5°
By angle sum property of triangles, sum of three angles = 180°.∠R + ∠S + ∠T = 180°
x + x + 10° + x + 5° = 180°
3x + 15° = 180°
3x = 180° – 15°
x = \(\frac{165^{\circ}}{3}\) = 55°
∠R = x = 55°
∠S = x + 10° = 55° + 10° = 65°
∠T = x + 5° = 55° + 5° = 60°
∴ ∠R = 55°
∠S = 65°
∠T = 60°

Q.19In ∆ABC , if ∠B is 3 times ∠A and ∠C is 2 times ∠A, then find the angles.v
Answer:

In ABC, Let ∠A = x,
then ∠B = 3 times ∠A = 3x
∠C = 2 times ∠A = 2x
By angle sum property of a triangles,
Sum of three angles of ∆ABC =180°.
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180
x + 3x + 2x = 180°
x (1 + 3 + 2) = 180°
6x = 180°x = \(\frac{180^{\circ}}{6}\) = 30°
∠A = x = 30°
∠B = 3x = 3 × 30° = 90°
∠C = 2x = 2 × 30° = 60°
∴ ∠A = 30°
∠B = 90°
∠C = 60°

Q.20In ∆XYZ, if ∠X : ∠Z is 5 : 4 and ∠Y = 72°. Find ∠X and ∠Z.v
Answer:

Given in ∆XYZ, ∠X : ∠Z = 5 : 4
Let ∠X = 5x; and ∠Z = 4x given ∠Y = 72°
By the angle sum property of triangles sum of three angles of a triangles is 180°.
∠X + ∠Y + ∠Z = 180°
5x + 72 + 4x = 180°
5x + 4x = 180° – 72°
9x = 108°
x = \(\frac{108^{\circ}}{9}\) = 12°
∠X = 5x = 5 × 12° = 60°
∠Z = 4x = 4 × 12° = 48°
∴ ∠X = 60°
∠Z = 48°

Q.21In a right angled triangle ABC, ∠B is right angle, ∠A is x + 1 and ∠C is 2x + 5. Find ∠A and ∠C.v
Answer:

Given in ∆ABC ∠B = 90°
∠A = x + 1
∠B = 2x + 5By angle sum property of triangles
Sum of three angles of ∆ABC = 180°
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180°
(x + 1) + 90° + (2x + 5) = 180°
x + 2x + 1° + 90° + 5° = 180°
3x + 96° = 180°
3x = 180° – 96° = 84°
x = \(\frac{84^{\circ}}{3}\) = 28°
∠A = x + 1 = 28 + 1 = 29
∠C = 2x + 5 = 2 (28) + 5 = 56 + 5 = 61
∴ ∠A = 29°
∠C = 61°

Q.22In a right angled triangle MNO, ∠N = 90°, MO is extended to P. If ∠NOP = 128°, find the other two angles of ∆MNO.v
Answer:

Given ∠N = 90°
MO is extended to P, the exterior angle ∠NOP = 128°
Exterior angle is equal to the sum of interior opposite angles.∴ ∠M + ∠N = 128°
∠M + 90° = 128°
∠M = 128° – 90°
∠M = 38°
By angle sum property of triangles,
∴ ∠M + ∠N + ∠O = 180°
38° + 90° + ∠O = 180°
∠O = 180° – 128°
∠O = 52°
∴ ∠M = 38° and ∠O = 52°

Q.23In ∆LMN, MN is extended to O. If ∠MLN = 100 – x, ∠LMN = 2x and ∠LNO = 6x – 5, find the value of x.v
Answer:

Exterior angle is equal to the sum of the opposite interior angles.
∠LNO = ∠MLN + ∠LMN6x – 5 = 100° – x + 2x
6x – 5 + x – 2x = 100°
6x + x – 2x = 100° + 5°
5x = 105°
x = \(\frac{105^{\circ}}{5}\) = 21°
x = 21°

Q.24The angles of a triangle are in the ratio 2:3:4. Then the angles are (i) 20,30,40 (ii) 40, 60, 80 (iii) 80, 20, 80 (iv) 10, 15, 20v
Answer:

(ii) 40, 60, 80

Q.25One of the angles of a triangle is 65°. If the difference of the other two angles is 45°, then the two angles are (i) 85°, 40° (ii) 70°, 25° (iii) 80°, 35° (iv) 80° , 135°v
Answer:

(iii) 80°,35°

Q.26An exterior angle of a triangle is 70° and two interior opposite angles are equal. Then measure of each of these angle will be (i) 110° (ii) 120° (iii) 35° (iv) 60°v
Answer:

(iii) 35°

Q.27If an exterior angle of a triangle is 115° and one of the interior opposite angles is 35°, then the other two angles of the triangle are (i) 45°, 60° (ii) 65°, 80° (iii) 65°, 70° (iv) 115°, 60°v
Answer:

(ii) 65°, 80°
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Q.28Given that ∆ABC = ∆DEF (i) List all the corresponding congruent sides (ii) List all the corresponding congruent angles.v
Answer:

Given ∆ABC ≅ DEF.(i) Corresponding congruent sides.
\(\overline{A B}\) = \(\overline{D E}\); \(\overline{B C}\) = \(\overline{E F}\); \(\overline{A C}\) = \(\overline{D F}\)
(ii) Corresponding congruent angles.
∠ABC = ∠DEF; ∠BCA = ∠EFD ; ∠CAB = ∠FDE

Q.29State whether the two triangles are congruent or not. Justify your answer. v
Answer:

(i) Let the given triangle be ∆ABC. \(\overline{A D}\) divides ∆ABC into two parts giving ∆ABD and ∆ACD.
In ∆ABD and ∆ACD\(\overline{A B}\) = \(\overline{A C}\) (given)
\(\overline{B D}\) = \(\overline{A D}\) (common side)
∠BAD = ∠CAD (included angles)
∴ By SAS criterion ∆ABD ≅ ∆ACD.
(ii) Let the given triangles in the figure be ∆ABC and ∆DCB.
In both the triangles\(\overline{B C}\) = \(\overline{B C}\) (Common side)
\(\overline{A B}\) = \(\overline{D C}\)
\(\overline{A C}\) = \(\overline{B D}\)
∴ By SSS Criterion ∆ABC ≅ ∆DCB
(iii) Let the given triangles be ∆ABC and ∆CDE.Here \(\overline{A C}\) = \(\overline{C E}\) (given)
∠BAC = ∠DEC (given)
∠ACB = ∠DCE (vertically opposite angles)
Two angles and the included side are equal.
Therefore by ASA criterion ∆ABC ≅ ∆CDE.
(iv) Let the two triangles be ∆XYZ and ∆XYWHere ∠W = ∠Z = 90°
\(\overline{X Y}\) = \(\overline{X Y}\) (Common Hypothenure)
\(\overline{X W}\) = \(\overline{X Z}\) (given)
By RHS criterion ∆XYZ ≅ ∆XYW
(v) Let the two triangles be ∆ABC and ∆ADCIn both the triangles \(\overline{A C}\) = \(\overline{A C}\) (common sides)
\(\overline{A D}\) = \(\overline{B C}\) (given)
\(\overline{A B}\) = \(\overline{D C}\) (given)
By SSS criterion ∆ABC ≅ ∆ADC.

Q.30To conclude the congruency of triangles, mark the required information in the following figures with reference to the given congruency criterion. v
Answer:

(i) In the given triangles one angle is equal and a side is common and so equal.To satisfy ASA criterion one more angle should be equal such that the common side is the included side of both angles of a triangle.
The figure will be as follows.
(ii) In the two given triangles two sides of one triangle is equal to two sides of the other triangle.To satisfy SSS criterion the third sides mut be equal.
(iii) The given triangles have one side in common. They are right angled tringles.To satisfy RHS criterion their hypotenuse must be equal.
(iv) In the given triangles two angles of one triangle is equal to two angles of the other triangles?To satisfy ASA criterion included side of two angles must be equal.
(v) In both the triangles one of their sides are equal.One of their angles are equal or they are vertically opposite angles.
To satisfy SAS criterion, one more side is to be equal such that the angle is the included of the equal sides.

Q.31For each pair of triangles state the criterion that can be used to determine the congruency? v
Answer:

(i) Given two pair of sides are equal and one side is common to both the triangles.
∴ SSS congruency criterion is used.
(ii) One of the sides and one of the angles are equal.
∴ One more angle is vertically opposite angle and so it is also equal.
ASA criterion is used.
(iii) From the figure hypotenuse and one side are equal in both the triangles.
RHS congruency criterion is used. (∵ Considering ∆ABC and ∆BAD)
∠A = ∠B = 90°
AD = BC
AB = AB (common)
∴ AC = BD (hypotenuse)
(iv) By ASA criterion both triangles are congruent.
(v) By ASA criterion both triangles are congruent. Since two angles in one triangle are equal to two corresponding angles of the other triangle. Again one side is common to both triangle and the side is the included side of the angles.
(vi) Two sides are equal. One angle is vertically opposite angles and one equal.
By SAS criterion both triangles are cogruent.

Q.32(i) XY = 6.4 cm, ZY = 7.7 cm and XZ = 5 cmv
Answer:

Construction:
Step 1: Draw a line. Marked Y and Z on the line such that YZ 7.7 cm.
Step 2: With Y as centre drawn an arc of radius 6.4 cm above the line YZ.
Step 3: With Z as centre, drwan an arc or radius 5 cm to intersect arc drawn in steps. Marked the point of intersection as X.
Step 3: Joined YX and ZX. Now XYZ is the required triangle.
(ii) An equilateral triangle of side 7.5 cmConstruction:
Step 1: Drawn a line. Marked X and Y on the line such that XY = 7.5 cm.
Step 2: With X as centre, drawn an arc of radius 7,5 cm above the line XY.
Step 3: With Y as centre, drawn an arc of radius 7.5 cm to intersect arc drawn in steps. Marked the point of intersection as Z.
Step 4: Joined XZ and YZ. Now XYZ in the required triangle.
(iii) An isosceles triangle with equal sides 4.6 cm and third side 6.5 cmConstruction: .
Step 1: Drawn a line. Marked X and Y on the line such that XY = 6.5 cm.
Step 2: With X as centre, drawn an arc of radius 4.6 cm above the line XY
Step 3: with Y as centre, drawn an arc of radius 4.6 cm to intersect arc drawn in steps. Marked the point of intersection as Z.
Step 4: Joined XZ and YZ. Now XYZ is the required triangle.

Q.33In an isoscales triangle one angle is 76°. If the other two angles are equal, find them.v
Answer:

In an isoscales triangle, angle opposite to equal sides are equal. Let the equal angles be x° and x°.
In a triangle the sum of the three angles is 180°.
x° + x° + 76° = 180°
x° (1 + 1) = 180° – 76° = 104°
2x = 104°
x = \(\frac{104^{\circ}}{2}\) = 52°
x = 52°
∴ Other two angles are 52° and 52°.

Q.34If two angles of a triangle are 46° each, how can you classify the triangle?v
Answer:

Given two angles of the triangle are same and is equal to 46°. If two angles are equal the sides opposite to equal angles are equal. Therefore it will be an isoscales triangle.

Q.35If an angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the other two angles, find the type of the triangle.v
Answer:

Let ∠B is the greater angle then by the given condition ∠B = ∠A + ∠C.
Sum of three angle of a triangle = 180°.∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180°.
∠A + (∠A + ∠C) + ∠C) = 180°.
2∠A + 2∠C = 180°
2(∠A + ∠C) = 180°
∠A + ∠C = \(\frac{180^{\circ}}{2}\)
∠B = 90°
∴ One of the angle of the triangle = 90°
It will be a right angled triangle.

Q.36If the exterior angle of a triangle is 140° and its interior opposite angles are equal, find all the interior angles of the triangle.v
Answer:

Given the exterior angle = 140°
Interior opposite angle are equal.Let one of the interior opposite angle be x.
Then x + x = 140°.
[∵ Exterior angle = sum of interior opposite angles]
2x = 140°
x = \(\frac{140^{\circ}}{2}\) = 70°
x = 70°
Interior opposite angle = 70°, 70°.
Sum of the three angles of a triangle = 180°.
70° + 70° + Third angle = 180°
140° + Third angle = 180°
Third angle = 180° – 140° = 40°
∴ Interior angle are 40°, 70°, 70°.

Q.37In ∆JKL, if ∠J = 60° and ∠K = 40°, then find the value of exterior angle formed by extending the side KL.v
Answer:

When extending the side KL, the exterior angle formed in equal
to the sum of the interior opposite angles.∠JLX = ∠LJK + ∠LKJ
= 60°+ 40° =100°
Exterior angle formed = 100°

Q.38If ∆MNO ≅ ∆DEF, ∠M = 60° and ∠E = 45° then find the value of ∠O.v
Answer:

Given ∆MNO ≅ ∆DEF∴ Corresponding parts of conqruent triangle are congruent.
∠M = ∠D = 60° [given ∠M = 60°]
∠N = ∠E = 45° [given ∠E = 45°]
∠O = ∠F
In triangle MNO, sum of the three angle – 180°.
∠M + ∠N + ∠O = 180°
60° + 45° + ∠O = 180°
105° + ∠O = 180°
∠O = 180° – 105° = 75°
Value of ∠O = 75°

2II. Construct a triangle ABC with given conditions.1 questions
Q.G1(i) AB = 7 cm, AC = 6.5 cm and ∠A = 120°.v
Answer:

Construction:
Step 1: Drawn a line. Marked A and B on the line such that AB = 7 cm.
Step 2: At A, drawn a ray AX making an angle of 120° with AB.
Step 3: With A as centre, drawn an arc of radius 6.5 cm to cut the ray AX. Marked the point of intersection as C.
Step 4: Joined BC.
ABC is the required triangle.
(ii) BC = 8 cm, AC = 6 cm and ∠C = 40°.Construction:
Step 1: Drawn a line. Marked B and C on the line such fhat BC = 8 Cm.
Step 2: At C, drawn a ray CY making an angle of 40° with BC.Step 3: With C as centre, drawn an arc of radius 6 cm to cut the ray CY, marked the point of intersection as A.
Step 4: Joined AB.
AB is the required triangle.
(iii) An isosceles obtuse triangle with equal sides 5 cmConstruction:
Step 1: Drawn a line. Marked B and C on the line such that BC = 5 cm.
Step 2: At B drawn a ray BY making on obtuse angle 110° with BC.
Step 3: With B as centre, drawn an arc of radius 5 cm to cut ray BY. Marked the point of intersection as C.
Step 4: Joined BC. ABC is the required triangle.

3III. Construct a triangle PQR with given conditions.7 questions
Q.G2(i) ∠P = 60°, ∠R = 35° and PR = 7.8 cmv
Answer:

Construction:
Step 1: Drawn a line. Marked P and R on the line such that PR = 7.8 cm.
Step 2: At P, drawn a ray PX making an angle of 60° with PR.
Step 3: At R, drawn another ray RY making an angle of 35° with PR. Mark the point of intersection of the rays PX and RY as Q.
PQR is the required triangle.
(ii) ∠P = 115°, ∠Q = 40° and PQ = 6 cmConstruction:
Step 1: Drawn a line. Marked P and Q on the line such that PQ = 6 cm.
Step 2: At P, drawn O ray PX making an angle of 115° with PQ.
Step 3: At Q, drawn another ray QY making an angle of 40° with PQ. Marked the point of intersection of the rays PX and Q Y as R.
PQR is the required triangle.
(iii) ∠Q = 90°, ∠R = 42° and QR = 5.5 cmConstruction:
Step 1: Drawn a line. Marked Q and R on the line such that QR = 5.5 cm.
Step 2: At Q, drawn a ray QX making an angle of 90° with QR.
Step 3: At R, drawn another ray RY making an angle of 42° QR. Marked the point of intersection of the rays QX and RY as P.
PQR is the required triangle.
Objective Type Questions

Q.39If two plans figures are congruent then they have (i) same size (ii) same shape (iii) same angle (iv) same shape and same sizev
Answer:

(iv) same shape and same size

Q.40Which of the following methods are used to check the congruence of plane figures? (i) translation method (ii) superposition method (iii) substitution method (iv) transposition methodv
Answer:

(ii) superposition method

Q.41Which of the following rule is not sufficient to verify the congruency of two triangles. (i) SSS rule (ii) SAS rule (iii) SSA rule (iv) ASA rulev
Answer:

(iii) SSA rule

Q.42Two students drew a line segment each. What is the condition for them to be congruent? (i) They should be drawn with a scale. (ii) They should be drawn on the same sheet of paper. (iii) They should have different lengths. (iv) They should have the same length.v
Answer:

(iv) They should have the same length.

Q.43In ∆ABC and ∆PQR, ∠A = 50° = ∠P, PQ = AB, and PR = AC. By which property ∆ABC and ∆PQR are congruent? (i) SSS property (ii) SAS property (iii) ASA property (iv) RHS propertyv
Answer:

(ii) SAS property
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