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Find the measure of the numbered angles in the kite shown to the right . M<1=

Find the measure of the numbered angles in the kite shown to the right . M<1=-example-1
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We solve as follows:

*Since angles 1 & 3 are opposite to congruent sides, then they are congruent too. Also, since their opposite by the vertex angles are also opposite to congruent sides we can determine that angles 1 & 3 are both equal to 90°.

Using the previous information, we determine angle 2:

37° + 90° + m<2 = 180° => m<2 = 53°

So, angle 2 has a measure of 53°.

Now, we proceed as follows:

*Since both triangles [Upper one and lower one] are congruent by SSS, then we have that angle 5 has a measure of 37° and therefore angle 4 has a measure of 53°.

In order:

m<1 = 90°

m<2 = 53°

m<3 = 90°

m<4 = 53°

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