Look at this diagram:

Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X

If
RT
and
UW
are parallel lines and mTSV= 132°, what is mUVS?

1 answer

To find \( mUVS \), let's analyze the diagram based on what we know.

Given that \( RT \) and \( UW \) are parallel lines and \( mTSV = 132^\circ \), we can identify the relationships involving angles formed by these parallel lines and the transversal.

  1. Identify the transversal: The line that intersects both parallel lines \( RT \) and \( UW \) creates angles on both lines.
  2. Find the corresponding angles: Since \( RT \) is parallel to \( UW \), the angles formed in the same positions (corresponding angles) are equal.

From the information given:

  • \( mTSV = 132^\circ \): This represents the angle formed at the intersection of the transversal on line \( RT \).
  • The corresponding angle \( mUVS \) on the line \( UW \) (since \( UVS \) corresponds to \( TSV \)) will also be equal to \( mTSV \).

Thus, \[ mUVS = mTSV = 132^\circ \]

Therefore, \( mUVS = 132^\circ \).