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Two parallel lines are cut by a transversal as shown below. Suppose m∠27 = 63º. Find m∠2 and m∠4.

A) m∠2 = 63º, m∠4 = 117º
B) m∠2 = 63º, m∠4 = 63º
C) m∠2 = 117º, m∠4 = 63º
D) m∠2 = 117º, m∠4 = 117º

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Final answer:

m∠2 is equal to m∠27 because they are corresponding angles, and m∠4 is supplementary to m∠27 because they are alternate interior angles. Therefore, m∠2 = 63°, and m∠4 = 117°.

Step-by-step explanation:

When two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, corresponding angles are equal, and alternate interior angles are supplementary. Since m∠27 is given as 63° and it corresponds to m∠2 on the parallel lines, m∠2 must also be 63°. Additionally, m∠4 is an alternate interior angle to m∠27, so m∠4 would be supplementary to it, which means m∠4 = 180° - 63° = 117°. Therefore, the answer is A) m∠2 = 63°, m∠4 = 117°.

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