In the diagram, given PQ−→−∥RS−→

, m∠PVT=109°
. Investigate the patterns of angles created when parallel lines are cut by a transversal to identify m∠RWU
.

(1 point)
Responses

71°
71°

109°
109°

35.5°
35.5°

54.5°

1 answer

To find the measure of angle \( m\angle RWU \) given that \( m\angle PVT = 109^\circ \) and that lines \( PQ \) and \( RS \) are parallel, we can use the properties of angles formed by parallel lines cut by a transversal.

  1. Since \( PQ \parallel RS \) and \( VT \) is the transversal, the angles \( \angle PVT \) and \( \angle RWU \) are corresponding angles.
  2. Corresponding angles are equal when two parallel lines are cut by a transversal.

Given \( m\angle PVT = 109^\circ \), it follows that \( m\angle RWU = m\angle PVT \).

Thus, we have:

\[ m\angle RWU = 109^\circ \]

The answer is:

109°