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If a || b, m<2=63°, and m<9=105°, find the missing measure of m<12=?

If a || b, m<2=63°, and m<9=105°, find the missing measure of m<12=?-example-1
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Angles 2 and 5 are vertical angles, then they are congruent, that is,

m∠5 = m∠2

m∠5 = 63°

Angles 8 and 9 are supplementary, then their addition is equal to 180°.

m∠8 + m∠9 = 180°

m∠8 + 105° = 180°

m∠8 = 180° - 105°

m∠8 = 75°

Angles 5, 8 and 11 make a triangle. The addition of the angles in a triangle is equal to 180°.

m∠5 + m∠8 + m∠11 = 180°

63° + 75° + m∠11 = 180°

m∠11 = 180° - 63°- 75°

m∠11 = 42°

Angles 12 and 11 are supplementary, then their addition is equal to 180°.

m∠11 + m∠12 = 180°

42° + m∠12 = 180°

m∠12 = 180° - 42°

m∠12 = 138°

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