Arjun marks a transversal crossing two roads in his town map. On the left side of the transversal the two interior angles are 88° and 89°. Decide, using the fifth postulate, whether the two roads will eventually meet on the left side.

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Yes, they meet on the left because 177° < 180°. On the left side the interior angles sum to 88 + 89 = 177°, which is less than two right angles (180°). By the fifth postulate the roads meet on that same (left) side.

Arjun marks a transversal crossing two roads in his town map. On the left side of the transversal the two interior angles are 88° and 89°.
Decide, using the fifth postulate, whether the two roads will eventually meet on the left side.

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More Class 9 The Fifth Postulate practice

Arjun marks a transversal crossing two roads in his town map. On the left side of the transversal the two interior angles are 88° and 89°.Decide, using the fifth postulate, whether the two roads will eventually meet on the left side.

Step-by-Step Solution

Master this chapter in 30 minutes a day.

More Class 9 The Fifth Postulate practice

Arjun marks a transversal crossing two roads in his town map. On the left side of the transversal the two interior angles are 88° and 89°.
Decide, using the fifth postulate, whether the two roads will eventually meet on the left side.