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Exercise 5 Page 408

Use the relationship of vertical angles between lines that intersect.

57^(∘)

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Let's consider the given diagram.

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To find the measure of ∠ 3, we will first find m∠ 1. Recall that when two lines intersect, vertical angles are formed on opposite sides of the point of intersection, and these angles are always congruent.

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Congruent angles have the same measure, so the measure of ∠ 1 is 80^(∘).

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Now, note that ∠ 2 and the angles with measures 80^(∘) and 43^(∘) form a straight line.

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Therefore, the sum of their measures is 180^(∘). With this information, we can find the measure of ∠ 2. m∠ 2+43^(∘)+80^(∘)=180^(∘) ⇕ m∠ 2=57^(∘) Let's add this information to our diagram.

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Finally, to find the measure of ∠ 3, we will use the fact that corresponding angles between parallel lines are congruent.

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Since ∠ 2 and ∠ 3 are corresponding angles between parallel lines, these angles are congruent. This means that they have the same measure. m∠ 3 = m∠ 2 ⇕ m∠ 3 = 57^(∘)