if two straight lines intersect each other in such a way that one of the angles formed measures 90 degree , show that each of the remaining angles measure 90 degree
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| 12th Jul, 2013,
07:24: AM
Given, two straight lines intersect each other in such a way that one of the angles formed measure 90°.
We know that, lines which intersect to form a right angle (90°) are known as perpendicular lines.

In the given figure, AB is perpendicular to CD.
Considering ?AOC = 90°.
Now, ?AOC + ?AOD = 180° [Linear pair]
? 90° + ?AOD = 180°
? ?AOD = 90°
Similarly, ?AOC + ?BOC = 180° and ?BOD + ?AOD = 180° [Both making linear pair]
So, we get ?BOC = 90° and ?BOD = 90°
Hence, ?AOC = ?AOD =?BOC = ?BOD = 90°
Given, two straight lines intersect each other in such a way that one of the angles formed measure 90°.
We know that, lines which intersect to form a right angle (90°) are known as perpendicular lines.
In the given figure, AB is perpendicular to CD.
Considering ?AOC = 90°.
Now, ?AOC + ?AOD = 180° [Linear pair]
? 90° + ?AOD = 180°
? ?AOD = 90°
Similarly, ?AOC + ?BOC = 180° and ?BOD + ?AOD = 180° [Both making linear pair]
So, we get ?BOC = 90° and ?BOD = 90°
Hence, ?AOC = ?AOD =?BOC = ?BOD = 90°
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| 12th Jul, 2013,
09:21: AM
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