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The obtuse angle between the lines $y=-2$ and $y=x+2$ is
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Options:
  • A $120^{\circ}$
  • B $135^{\circ}$
  • C $150^{\circ}$
  • D $160^{\circ}$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $135^{\circ}$
The gradient of the line $y=x+2$ is 1 . Therefore, it makes an angle of $45^{\circ}$ with $x$-axis. The second line is parallel to $x$-axis. Hence the obtuse angle between the lines is $135^{\circ}$.

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