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BECE Mathematics 2012 Paper

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Question : 39

Total: 40

In the diagram below, line

P Q

R S

U V

is a line drawn through

P Q

R S

. Use the diagram to answer the question below.

b

c

alternate angles.
vertically opposite angles.
corresponding angles.
interior opposite angles.

Solution:

Concept:

When a transversal crosses two parallel lines, angles that occupy the same relative position are called corresponding angles.

Explanation:

Line

UV

is the transversal that intersects parallel lines

PQ

and

RS

.

Angle

b

and angle

c

lie on the same side of the transversal

UV

.

They are also in matching positions on the two parallel lines.

Therefore, they are not alternate, vertically opposite, or interior opposite angles.

Answer:

C. corresponding angles.

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