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In the diagram, line x|| line y. Find the angle measures below.

In the diagram, line x|| line y. Find the angle measures below.-example-1

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Answer:

<1 = 95

<2 =85

Explanation:

<1 = 95

They are alternate exterior angles and alternate exterior angles are equal when the lines are parallel

<1 + <2 = 180 since they form a straight line

95+ <2 =190

Subtract 95 from each side

95-95+<2 =180-95

<2 =85

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