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<1 and <2 are vertical angles if m <1 = (6x+11) and m<2 = (10x -9) then the m<1 is how many degrees?

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Final answer:

The measure of angle m1 is 41 degrees.

Step-by-step explanation:

Vertical angles are pairs of angles formed by two intersecting lines. They are always congruent, which means they have equal measures.

In this case, we are given that m∓1 = 6x + 11 and m2 = 10x - 9. Since vertical angles are congruent, we can set their measures equal to each other.

6x + 11 = 10x - 9

Now, we can solve for x:

11 + 9 = 10x - 6x

20 = 4x

x = 5

Substitute the value of x back into either equation to find the measure of m1:

m1 = 6x + 11

m1 = 6(5) + 11

m1 = 30 + 11

m1 = 41

Therefore, the measure of m1 is 41 degrees.

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