Question

Two parallel lines are cut by a transversal such that angle 4 and angle 5 are corresponding angles. If the measure of angle 4 is 72°, what is the measure of angle 5?

A.
23°
B.
59°
C.
72°
D.
108°

Answer 1

C. 72 degrees.

Explanation:

In this set up corresponding angles are equal.

m < 5 = m < 4 = 72.