1MA0 Higher June 2012 Paper 2 Q1

EdexcelHigherOld spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

1

Parallel lines ABC and DEF crossed by the straight line BEG; angle GEF = 47 degrees and angle x is angle ABE

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(ABC\) and \(DEF\) are parallel lines.
\(BEG\) is a straight line.
Angle \(GEF = 47^\circ\).

Work out the size of the angle marked \(x\).
Give reasons for your answer. (3)