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Questionmx=0um \angle x=0 u
Prove: m7=120m \angle 7=120^{\circ}
Statements Reasons mnm|\mid n m2=60m \angle 2=60^{\circ} 82\angle 8 \approx \angle 2 m8=m2m \angle 8=m \angle 2 2 m(860)m(8-60) Angle Congruence Postulate Substitution Property of Equality m7+m8=180m \angle 7+m \angle 8=180^{\circ} Linear Pair Postulate

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STEP 1

1. We are given that mx=0 m \angle x = 0 and need to prove m7=120 m \angle 7 = 120^\circ .
2. We have a list of statements and reasons to use in the proof.
3. We assume that the angles are part of a geometric figure where linear pairs and congruence can be applied.

STEP 2

1. Analyze the given statements and reasons.
2. Use the Angle Congruence Postulate.
3. Apply the Substitution Property of Equality.
4. Use the Linear Pair Postulate to find m7 m \angle 7 .

STEP 3

Analyze the given statements and reasons to understand the relationships between the angles.
- m2=60 m \angle 2 = 60^\circ - 82 \angle 8 \approx \angle 2 implies m8=m2 m \angle 8 = m \angle 2 by the Angle Congruence Postulate. - m8=60 m \angle 8 = 60^\circ by substitution.

STEP 4

Use the Angle Congruence Postulate to establish that m8=m2 m \angle 8 = m \angle 2 .
- Given 82 \angle 8 \approx \angle 2 , we have m8=60 m \angle 8 = 60^\circ .

STEP 5

Apply the Substitution Property of Equality to substitute the known measures.
- Since m8=60 m \angle 8 = 60^\circ , substitute this value into any relevant equations.

STEP 6

Use the Linear Pair Postulate to find m7 m \angle 7 .
- Given m7+m8=180 m \angle 7 + m \angle 8 = 180^\circ , substitute m8=60 m \angle 8 = 60^\circ to find m7 m \angle 7 .
m7+60=180 m \angle 7 + 60^\circ = 180^\circ

STEP 7

Solve for m7 m \angle 7 .
m7=18060 m \angle 7 = 180^\circ - 60^\circ m7=120 m \angle 7 = 120^\circ
The measure of m7 m \angle 7 is 120 \boxed{120^\circ} .

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