CBSE Class 7 Maths NCERT Solutions: Chapter 5 Lines and Angles

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This chapter provides comprehensive NCERT Solutions for Class 7 Maths, focusing on Chapter 5: Lines and Angles. Students will explore fundamental concepts of geometry, including the relationships between different types of angles such as complementary, supplementary, vertically opposite, and adjacent angles. The solutions cover exercises that involve identifying and calculating angles based on their properties and positions, particularly in relation to straight lines and intersecting lines. Key topics include understanding right angles, acute angles, obtuse angles, and how they form linear pairs. These solutions are designed to clarify the principles of angle formation and measurement, aiding students in solving geometric problems accurately. They serve as an excellent resource for exam preparation, reinforcing understanding and building problem-solving skills in geometry.

Quick info

BoardCBSE
ClassClass 7
SubjectMaths Exemplar
Session2026
LanguageEnglish
TypeNCERT Solutions
ChapterChapter 5

Chapter summary

Chapter 5, 'Lines and Angles,' for Class 7 Maths NCERT Solutions, delves into the basic properties and classifications of angles. The exercises focus on identifying and applying concepts like complementary angles (summing to 90°), supplementary angles (summing to 180°), vertically opposite angles (equal when lines intersect), and angles forming a linear pair. The solutions guide students through problems involving these angle relationships, crucial for building a strong foundation in geometry.

Learning outcomes

  • Understand the definitions of complementary and supplementary angles.
  • Identify and calculate vertically opposite angles.
  • Recognize angles that form a linear pair.
  • Apply angle properties to solve problems involving intersecting lines.
  • Differentiate between acute, obtuse, and right angles in geometric contexts.

Topics covered

Paper topics

  • Complementary Angles
  • Supplementary Angles
  • Vertically Opposite Angles
  • Linear Pairs
  • Adjacent Angles
  • Right Angles
  • Acute Angles
  • Obtuse Angles
  • Angle Measurement
  • Properties of Intersecting Lines

Important topics

  • Understanding Supplementary Angles
  • Identifying Vertically Opposite Angles
  • Calculating Angles in a Linear Pair
  • Definition of Complementary Angles
  • Application of Angle Properties

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Questions and Solutions

Question 1

What are the angles between North and West and South and East? Choose from the following options: (a) complementary (b) supplementary (c) both are acute (d) both are obtuse
Solution:

The angle formed between the North direction and the West direction is a right angle, measuring 90°. Similarly, the angle formed between the South direction and the East direction is also a right angle, measuring 90°.

When we consider these two angles together, their sum is 90° + 90° = 180°.

Angles that add up to 180° are known as supplementary angles.

Therefore, the angles between North and West and South and East are supplementary.

Hence, the correct option is (b).

Question 2

Consider the angles between South and West and South and East. Which of the following best describes these angles? (a) vertically opposite angles (b) complementary angles (c) making a linear pair (d) adjacent but not supplementary
Solution:

The angle formed between the South direction and the West direction is a right angle, measuring 90°. The angle formed between the South direction and the East direction is also a right angle, measuring 90°.

These two angles share a common vertex (South) and a common arm (the line pointing South). Their non-common arms point West and East, which are in opposite directions, forming a straight line.

When two adjacent angles share a common vertex and a common arm, and their non-common arms form a straight line, they form a linear pair. The sum of angles in a linear pair is always 180°.

Therefore, the angles between South and West and South and East are making a linear pair.

Hence, the correct option is (c).

Question 3

In the given Fig. 5.9, PQ represents a mirror. AB is the incident ray and BC is the reflected ray. If the angle ABC is measured as 46°, then what is the measure of angle ABP?
Solution:

According to the law of reflection, the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection. In this scenario, angle ABP is the angle of incidence, and angle CBQ (which is vertically opposite to ABP) is the angle of reflection. However, the problem statement implies that the angle between the incident ray and the reflected ray is given, and we need to find the angle between the incident ray and the mirror.

Let's assume that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection. Let $\angle ABP = \angle CBQ$. We are given $\angle ABC = 46^{\circ}$.

Since PQ is a straight line (the mirror), the angles on this line at point B must sum to 180°.

So, we have the equation: $\angle ABP + \angle ABC + \angle CBQ = 180^{\circ}$

Since $\angle ABP = \angle CBQ$, we can substitute $\angle ABP$ for $\angle CBQ$:

$\angle ABP + 46^{\circ} + \angle ABP = 180^{\circ}$

Combine the like terms:

$2 \angle ABP + 46^{\circ} = 180^{\circ}$

Subtract 46° from both sides:

$2 \angle ABP = 180^{\circ} - 46^{\circ}$

$2 \angle ABP = 134^{\circ}$

Divide by 2 to find the measure of $\angle ABP$:

$\angle ABP = \frac{134^{\circ}}{2}$

$\angle ABP = 67^{\circ}$

Hence, the correct option is (b).

Question 4

If the complement of an angle measures 79°, what is the measure of that angle? Choose from: (a) 1° (b) 11° (c) 79° (d) 101°
Solution:

Let the unknown angle be represented by the variable $x$. The complement of an angle is defined as the angle that, when added to the original angle, sums up to 90°.

According to the problem statement, the complement of the angle $x$ is 79°. This can be written as an equation:

$90^{\circ} - x = 79^{\circ}$

To find the value of $x$, we rearrange the equation:

$x = 90^{\circ} - 79^{\circ}$

Performing the subtraction:

$x = 11^{\circ}$

Therefore, the measure of the required angle is 11°.

Hence, the correct option is (b).

Question 5

Identify the type of angles that are both supplementary and vertically opposite. Choose from: (a) 95°, 85° (b) 90°, 90° (c) 100°, 80° (d) 45°, 45°
Solution:

Vertically opposite angles are formed when two lines intersect, and they are always equal. Let's denote the measure of each vertically opposite angle as $x$.

The problem states that these angles are also supplementary, meaning their sum is 180°.

So, we can write the equation: $x + x = 180^{\circ}$

Combining the terms:

$2x = 180^{\circ}$

Solving for $x$ by dividing both sides by 2:

$x = \frac{180^{\circ}}{2}$

$x = 90^{\circ}$

This means that each of the vertically opposite angles must measure 90°. Therefore, the angles are 90° and 90°.

Hence, the correct option is (b).

Question 6

What is the measure of the angle that forms a linear pair with an angle of 61°? Choose from: (a) 29° (b) 61° (c) 122° (d) 119°
Solution:

Angles that form a linear pair are adjacent angles whose non-common sides are opposite rays, meaning they lie on a straight line. The sum of angles in a linear pair is always 180°.

Let the unknown angle that forms a linear pair with 61° be represented by $x$.

We can set up the equation based on the property of linear pairs:

$x + 61^{\circ} = 180^{\circ}$

To find the value of $x$, subtract 61° from both sides of the equation:

$x = 180^{\circ} - 61^{\circ}$

Performing the subtraction:

$x = 119^{\circ}$

Therefore, the angle that makes a linear pair with 61° is 119°.

Hence, the correct option is (d).

Question 7

Consider the angles x and 90° – x. What is their relationship? Choose from: (a) supplementary (b) complementary (c) vertically opposite (d) making a linear pair
Solution:

To determine the relationship between the angles $x$ and $90^{\circ} - x$, we need to find their sum.

Sum = $x + (90^{\circ} - x)$

When we simplify this expression, the $x$ terms cancel out:

Sum = $x - x + 90^{\circ}$

Sum = $90^{\circ}$

By definition, two angles are complementary if their sum is 90°.

Therefore, the angles $x$ and $90^{\circ} - x$ are complementary.

Hence, the correct option is (b).

Common mistakes

  • Confusing complementary and supplementary angle conditions.
  • Incorrectly applying the property of vertically opposite angles.
  • Errors in calculating angles forming a linear pair.
  • Misidentifying angle types (acute, obtuse) in diagrams.

Revision tips

  • Review the definitions of all angle types (complementary, supplementary, vertically opposite, linear pair) before attempting problems.
  • Draw diagrams for each problem to visualize the angles and their relationships.
  • Practice identifying angle pairs in different geometric figures.
  • Focus on the conditions that define each type of angle pair (e.g., sum of angles for supplementary).

Practice MCQs

Q1. What is the relationship between the angle between North and West, and the angle between South and East?

Q2. If two angles are vertically opposite and also supplementary, what is the measure of each angle?

Q3. If the complement of an angle is 79°, what is the measure of the angle?

Q4. An angle that makes a linear pair with 61° will have a measure of:

Q5. What is the relationship between the angles x and 90° – x?

Frequently asked questions

What are complementary angles in Class 7 Maths?

Complementary angles are two angles whose sum is exactly 90 degrees. For example, 30° and 60° are complementary angles.

What is a linear pair of angles?

A linear pair of angles is formed when two angles are adjacent and their non-common sides form a straight line. The sum of angles in a linear pair is always 180°.

How are vertically opposite angles related?

When two lines intersect, the angles opposite to each other at the point of intersection are called vertically opposite angles. They are always equal in measure.

What is the difference between supplementary and complementary angles?

Supplementary angles add up to 180°, while complementary angles add up to 90°.

How can these NCERT solutions help with exam preparation?

These solutions provide clear, step-by-step explanations for each problem, helping students understand the concepts of lines and angles better and practice solving various types of questions accurately for exams.

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