Two intersecting lines create four angles with the same vertex, labeled A

, B
, C
, and D
. Angle B
is adjacent to ∠A
and ∠C
. Find m∠A
if m∠C=75

1 answer

In the scenario you described, when two lines intersect, the angles formed have some important relationships. Angles that are adjacent (next to one another) on a straight line are supplementary, meaning their measures add up to \(180^\circ\).

Since angle \(C\) is given as \(75^\circ\), we can find the measure of angle \(B\) next to it:

\[ m\angle B + m\angle C = 180^\circ \]

Substituting the value of \(m\angle C\):

\[ m\angle B + 75^\circ = 180^\circ \]

Now, solving for \(m\angle B\):

\[ m\angle B = 180^\circ - 75^\circ = 105^\circ \]

Now looking at angles \(A\) and \(B\), we see that they are also adjacent angles on a straight line:

\[ m\angle A + m\angle B = 180^\circ \]

Substituting the value of \(m\angle B\):

\[ m\angle A + 105^\circ = 180^\circ \]

Now, we solve for \(m\angle A\):

\[ m\angle A = 180^\circ - 105^\circ = 75^\circ \]

Therefore, the measure of angle \(A\) is:

\[ \boxed{75^\circ} \]