In Fig. 6.39, sides QP and RQ of ΔPQR are produced to points S and T,respectively. If ∠SPR = 135° and ∠PQT = 110°, find ∠PRQ.

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It is given the TQR is a straight line, and so, the linear pairs (i.e. ∠TQP and ∠PQR) will add up to 180°
So, ∠TQP +∠PQR = 180°
Now, putting the value of ∠TQP = 110°, we get
∠PQR = 70°
Consider the ΔPQR,
Here, the side QP is extended to S, and so ∠SPR forms the exterior angle.
Thus, ∠SPR (∠SPR = 135°) is equal to the sum of interior opposite angles. (Triangle property)
Or, ∠PQR +∠PRQ = 135°
Now, putting the value of ∠PQR = 70°, we get
∠PRQ = 135°-70°
Hence, ∠PRQ = 65°




