Q5: Four straight lines intersect

2018 Test B Math · Question 5 of 57

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Four straight lines intersect at point P as shown above. What is the value of  ?

Grid-in question: work out the answer and enter it as a number.

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Correct answer: 65

The answer is 65.

Call the missing angle in the top half of the figure .

The sum of the four angles on the top of the figure is equal to 180°.

Since  is a vertical angle with the 25° angle, then  is also 25°. Use that to solve for .