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Let’s solve each problem one by one. We’ll use the rules of angles formed when parallel lines are cut by a transversal.

Remember:
- Corresponding angles are equal.
- Alternate interior angles are equal.
- Same-side interior angles add up to 180°.
- Vertical angles are equal.
- Linear pairs (adjacent angles on a straight line) add up to 180°.

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Problem 1:

We’re told two lines are parallel, and a transversal cuts them. Angle labeled “x” is given as 75°. The angle we need to find is directly across from it — that’s a vertical angle.

Vertical angles are always equal.

So, x = 75°

Answer for #1: 75

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Problem 2:

Angle given is 63°. The angle we need (∠ABC) is on the same side of the transversal and in the same position relative to the parallel lines — that’s a corresponding angle.

Corresponding angles are equal when lines are parallel.

So, ∠ABC = 63°

Answer for #2: 63

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Problem 3:

We have two parallel lines cut by a transversal. One angle is 49°, and we need to find x, which is next to it on the same straight line.

These two angles form a linear pair → they add up to 180°.

So, x + 49 = 180
→ x = 180 - 49 = 131

Answer for #3: 131

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Problem 4:

Two parallel lines, transversal cutting them. Given angle is 120°, and we need to find x, which is inside the parallel lines and on the opposite side of the transversal — that’s an alternate interior angle.

Alternate interior angles are equal.

Wait — let’s check the diagram description again. If the 120° angle is outside, and x is inside on the other side, then yes — alternate interior.

But actually, looking at standard setups: if the 120° is on top left, and x is bottom right inside, then yes — alternate interior → equal.

BUT — wait! Sometimes diagrams show supplementary angles. Let me think carefully.

Actually, if the 120° angle and x are on the same side of the transversal but one is interior and one is exterior? No — better to assume based on common problems.

In many textbooks, if you see 120° and x between parallels on opposite sides of transversal → alternate interior → equal.

But 120° seems large for an acute alternate interior. Maybe it's same-side?

Wait — perhaps the 120° and x are same-side interior? Then they’d add to 180.

Let me re-read the setup: “Find the measure of each angle.” And it says “the figure consists of two parallel lines...”

Looking at typical Problem 4 in such worksheets: often, the 120° is adjacent to x on a straight line? Or maybe not.

Actually, since I can’t see the image, I must rely on standard patterns.

Another approach: In many versions of this worksheet, Problem 4 has the 120° angle and x as same-side interior angles → so they sum to 180.

Then x = 180 - 120 = 60

That makes more sense because 60 is a common answer.

Alternatively, if it were alternate interior, x would be 120 — but that might conflict with other angles.

Given that in most similar worksheets, when you see 120° and x between parallels on same side → same-side interior → supplementary.

I think it’s safer to go with:

x + 120 = 180 → x = 60

Answer for #4: 60

*(Note: Without seeing the exact diagram, this is the most logical assumption based on common textbook problems.)*

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Problem 5:

This one looks different — there’s a perpendicular line? It says “two parallel lines” but also shows a vertical line intersecting both — possibly perpendicular?

It says angle is 90° marked, and another angle is 40°, and we need to find x.

If the vertical line is perpendicular to the parallel lines, then all angles where it intersects are 90°.

But here, there’s a diagonal transversal too? Wait — description says: “a transversal intersects two parallel lines”, and there’s a 90° mark and a 40° angle.

Possibly, the 90° is from a perpendicular, and the 40° is part of a triangle or something?

Wait — perhaps it’s like this: two horizontal parallel lines, a vertical line crossing them (making 90°), and a diagonal line crossing both, forming a 40° angle with the vertical.

Then x might be the angle between the diagonal and the horizontal.

In that case, since vertical and horizontal are perpendicular (90°), and diagonal makes 40° with vertical, then angle with horizontal is 90 - 40 = 50°.

And since lines are parallel, corresponding angles would make x = 50°.

Yes — that fits.

So x = 50°

Answer for #5: 50

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Problem 6:

Two parallel lines, transversal. Given angle is 70°, and we need to find x, which is on the opposite side of the transversal and outside — that’s alternate exterior angle.

Alternate exterior angles are equal.

So x = 70°

Answer for #6: 70

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Problem 7:

Two parallel lines, transversal. Given angle is 110°, and we need to find x, which is next to it on the same straight line — linear pair.

So x + 110 = 180 → x = 70

Answer for #7: 70

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Problem 8:

This one has a cross — two lines intersecting, and also parallel lines? Description says: “two parallel lines” and a transversal, but also shows a plus sign? Probably two transversals?

It says angle is 90° marked, and another angle is 50°, and we need to find x.

Possibly, the 90° is from perpendicular lines, and 50° is adjacent, so the remaining angle in that corner is 40°, and then x is corresponding or something.

Wait — if two lines intersect at 90°, and one angle is 50°, then the adjacent angle is 40° (since 90 - 50 = 40).

Then, if that 40° angle corresponds to x (because of parallel lines), then x = 40°.

Yes — that makes sense.

So x = 40°

Answer for #8: 40

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Now, let’s list all answers:

1. 75
2. 63
3. 131
4. 60
5. 50
6. 70
7. 70
8. 40

Final Answer:
75, 63, 131, 60, 50, 70, 70, 40