In the diagram, the following measures are given: m∠A=93° , mAU=126° , and mQU=90° . Find the m∠U .

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To find the measure of angle \( U \) in the given diagram with the angles provided:

  1. We know that in a straight line, the sum of angles is \( 180^\circ \).
  2. You have \( m∠A = 93^\circ \), \( mAU \text{ (which is the angle at point A)} = 126^\circ \), and \( mQU \text{ (which is the angle at point Q)} = 90^\circ \).

Since angles \( A \), \( U \), and \( Q \) might form a complete circle (or closed system), we can sum up the angles:

\[ m∠A + m∠QU + m∠U = 180^\circ \]

This equation holds true if \( A \), \( U \), and \( Q \) are on the same line.

Substituting the known angles into our equation:

\[ 93^\circ + 90^\circ + m∠U = 180^\circ \]

Now, simplifying this:

\[ 183^\circ + m∠U = 180^\circ \]

To isolate \( m∠U \), we subtract \( 183^\circ \) from both sides:

\[ m∠U = 180^\circ - 183^\circ \] \[ m∠U = -3^\circ \]

This shows that given the initial assumptions about angles \( A \), \( U \), and \( Q \) being in the same straight line is incorrect since angles cannot be negative.

In traditional configurations and euclidean geometry, a scenario where angles total greater than 180° defies the spatial rules unless there's overlap or misinterpretation of angle placement.

For a more accurate response, please confirm the locations of points A, U, and Q or clarify the relationships among the angles. If angles are part of different polygons or configurations, identifying the relationships and layout matters in accurately deriving the angle \( U \).