triangleCDE ~ trianglePQR. m∠C = 13 degrees , m∠D = 65 degrees . what are the measures of angles P, Q, and R?

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Since triangle CDE is similar to triangle PQR, the corresponding angles are equal.

Given:

  • \( m∠C = 13^\circ \)
  • \( m∠D = 65^\circ \)

To find \( m∠E \), we can use the fact that the sum of the angles in a triangle is \( 180^\circ \):

\[ m∠E = 180^\circ - m∠C - m∠D = 180^\circ - 13^\circ - 65^\circ = 102^\circ \]

Now, since triangle CDE is similar to triangle PQR, the corresponding angles are:

  • \( m∠P = m∠C = 13^\circ \)
  • \( m∠Q = m∠D = 65^\circ \)
  • \( m∠R = m∠E = 102^\circ \)

Thus, the measures of angles P, Q, and R are:

  • \( m∠P = 13^\circ \)
  • \( m∠Q = 65^\circ \)
  • \( m∠R = 102^\circ \)