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In triangle EFG, m∠E = 73.9° and m∠F = 28.6°. Determine the measure of the exterior angle to ∠G.

A. 45.3°
B. 77.5°
C. 102.5°
D. 128.75°

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Final answer:

To find the measure of the exterior angle at vertex G of triangle EFG, we sum the measures of the other two angles, ∠E and ∠F, which results in an exterior angle measure of 102.5°.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks us to determine the measure of the exterior angle at vertex G of triangle EFG. Since the sum of the interior angles in any triangle is always 180°, we first need to find the measure of ∠G by subtracting the measures of ∠E and ∠F from 180°.

m∠G = 180° - m∠E - m∠F

= 180° - 73.9° - 28.6°

= 180° - 102.5°

= 77.5°

Now, to find the measure of the exterior angle at G, which is the exterior angle to ∠G, we use the fact that an exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the measures of the two non-adjacent interior angles. In this case, the exterior angle at G will be equal to m∠E + m∠F.

m∠(G exterior) = m∠E + m∠F

= 73.9° + 28.6°

= 102.5°

Therefore, the measure of the exterior angle at G is 102.5°, which corresponds to option C.

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