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Geometry Difficulty 1.2 Junior Find the answer Canada

Two straight lines intersect as shown.

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The measure of the angle marked \Box is

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Solution

Solution 1

The angle marked \Box is vertically opposite the angle measuring 60°60\degree. Since vertically opposite angles are equal, then the measure of the angle marked \Box is also 60°60\degree. Solution 2 The measure of a straight angle is 180°180\degree. Together, the angle measuring 120°120\degree and the angle marked \Box make up a straight angle. That is, 120°+=180°120\degree + \Box = 180\degree. Therefore, the angle marked \Box is 60°60\degree.

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