To find the measure of LF, we need to find the measure of LD and LE first.
Given: mLD = (4x + 8)* and mLE = (I + 17)*
Since LD and LE are supplementary angles, their measures add up to 180 degrees: mLD + mLE = 180.
Substitute the given measures: (4x + 8) + (I + 17) = 180.
Combine like terms: 4x + 8 + I + 17 = 180.
Combine like terms again: 4x + I + 25 = 180.
Subtract 25 from both sides: 4x + I = 155. (equation 1)
Since LF is a vertical angle with LD, their measures are equal: mLF = mLD.
Substitute the measure of LD: mLF = (4x + 8)*.
So, the measure of LF is (4x + 8)*.
If there are two supplementary angles, LD and LE,
where mLD = (4x + 8) * and mLE = (I + 17) *, and LF
a vertical angle with LD, what is the measure of LF?
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