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Let's solve each problem step by step using geometric principles such as corresponding angles, alternate interior angles, vertical angles, linear pairs, and properties of parallel lines.

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Problems 1–4: Find $ m\angle 1 $ and $ m\angle 2 $

We assume the lines labeled "1" and "2" are parallel, and the transversal cuts through them. We use angle relationships:

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#### 1.
Given:
- A transversal crosses two parallel lines.
- One angle is $60^\circ$, and it's adjacent to $\angle 1$.

From the diagram:
- The $60^\circ$ angle and $\angle 1$ form a linear pair (they are on a straight line).
- So, $ \angle 1 = 180^\circ - 60^\circ = 120^\circ $

Now, $\angle 2$ is vertically opposite to the $60^\circ$ angle? Wait — let’s check.

Actually, looking at the diagram:
- The $60^\circ$ angle is above the top line.
- $\angle 1$ is below the top line, on the same side of the transversal → this makes $\angle 1$ and $60^\circ$ supplementary (same-side interior angles).

Wait — actually, in standard diagrams:
- If $60^\circ$ is on the top line, and $\angle 1$ is on the same side but below, then they are same-side interior angles → sum to $180^\circ$.

So:
- $ \angle 1 = 180^\circ - 60^\circ = 120^\circ $
- $\angle 2$ is alternate interior to $60^\circ$? Or vertical?

Wait: $\angle 2$ is on the bottom line, and it's corresponding to $60^\circ$ if the transversal goes down. But let's see:

Actually, $\angle 2$ is vertically opposite to the angle that is corresponding to $60^\circ$. But simpler: $\angle 2$ is alternate interior to $60^\circ$ → so $\angle 2 = 60^\circ$

But wait: Is $\angle 2$ on the same side or opposite?

Let me clarify:

- $60^\circ$ is above the top line, on the right.
- $\angle 1$ is below the top line, on the left? No — from the arrow direction, it seems the transversal goes from top-left to bottom-right.

Assuming standard orientation:
- $60^\circ$ is an acute angle on the top line, formed between the transversal and the line.
- $\angle 1$ is directly below it, on the other side of the transversal → so $\angle 1$ and $60^\circ$ are vertical angles?

No — if $60^\circ$ is on the top line, and $\angle 1$ is on the bottom line, but same position relative to transversal, then $\angle 1$ is corresponding to $60^\circ$ → so $\angle 1 = 60^\circ$

Wait — confusion arises. Let's look carefully.

Actually, in most such problems:
- The angle marked $60^\circ$ is above the top line, on the right side of the transversal.
- $\angle 1$ is below the top line, on the left side → so it's not corresponding.

But $\angle 1$ is adjacent to the $60^\circ$ angle on the same line → so they form a linear pair.

So: $ \angle 1 = 180^\circ - 60^\circ = 120^\circ $

Then, $\angle 2$ is on the bottom line, and it's corresponding to the $60^\circ$ angle → so $\angle 2 = 60^\circ$

Wait — no: $\angle 2$ is on the bottom line, and if it's on the same side as $60^\circ$, then it's corresponding, so yes, $\angle 2 = 60^\circ$

But $\angle 1$ is on the top line, opposite side → so $\angle 1 = 120^\circ$

✔ So:
- $ m\angle 1 = 120^\circ $
- $ m\angle 2 = 60^\circ $

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#### 2.
Given: $40^\circ$ on bottom line, and $\angle 2$ is next to it.

Looking at the diagram:
- $40^\circ$ is on the bottom line, and $\angle 2$ is adjacent to it → they form a linear pair?
- But $\angle 2$ is on the top line?

Wait: the transversal crosses both lines.

$\angle 2$ is on the bottom line, and $40^\circ$ is also on the bottom line, but on the other side of the transversal → so $\angle 2$ and $40^\circ$ are vertical angles?

No — they are on the same line, so if they're adjacent, they form a straight line.

Wait: the $40^\circ$ is given on the bottom line, and $\angle 2$ is on the same line, but on the other side of the transversal → so they are adjacent angles forming a straight line → so they are supplementary.

Thus:
- $ \angle 2 + 40^\circ = 180^\circ \Rightarrow \angle 2 = 140^\circ $

Now, $\angle 1$ is on the top line, and it's corresponding to $\angle 2$ → so $\angle 1 = \angle 2 = 140^\circ$

Alternatively, $\angle 1$ is corresponding to the angle adjacent to $40^\circ$ on the top line.

Wait: better approach:

The $40^\circ$ angle is on the bottom line, and since the lines are parallel, the corresponding angle on the top line is also $40^\circ$.

But $\angle 1$ is not that one — it's on the opposite side.

Actually, $\angle 1$ is vertical to the angle corresponding to $40^\circ$?

Let’s define:

- The $40^\circ$ angle is on the bottom line, say on the right side of the transversal.
- Then the corresponding angle on the top line is also $40^\circ$, on the right side.
- $\angle 1$ is on the top line, but on the left side → so it's adjacent to that $40^\circ$ → so $ \angle 1 = 180^\circ - 40^\circ = 140^\circ $

And $\angle 2$ is on the bottom line, on the left side → so it's corresponding to $\angle 1$ → so $\angle 2 = 140^\circ$

Wait — but the diagram shows $\angle 2$ near the $40^\circ$ angle.

Re-examining:

In diagram 2:
- Two parallel lines.
- Transversal crosses them.
- On the bottom line, an angle is labeled $40^\circ$.
- $\angle 2$ is the angle next to it on the bottom line → so they form a linear pair → $ \angle 2 = 180^\circ - 40^\circ = 140^\circ $

Then, $\angle 1$ is on the top line, in the same position as $\angle 2$ → so $\angle 1$ and $\angle 2$ are corresponding angles → so $\angle 1 = \angle 2 = 140^\circ$

✔ So:
- $ m\angle 1 = 140^\circ $
- $ m\angle 2 = 140^\circ $

Wait — but $\angle 2$ is adjacent to $40^\circ$, so it must be $140^\circ$, and $\angle 1$ corresponds to it → yes.

But let’s confirm: if $40^\circ$ is on bottom line, right side, then:
- Adjacent angle on bottom line (left side) is $140^\circ$ → that's $\angle 2$
- Corresponding angle on top line (left side) is $\angle 1$ → so $\angle 1 = 140^\circ$

Yes.

✔ So:
- $ m\angle 1 = 140^\circ $
- $ m\angle 2 = 140^\circ $

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#### 3.
Given: $45^\circ$ on bottom line, $\angle 2$ is above it, $\angle 1$ is above the top line.

From diagram:
- $45^\circ$ is on bottom line, on the right side of transversal.
- $\angle 2$ is on the top line, on the right side → so $\angle 2$ and $45^\circ$ are corresponding angles → so $ \angle 2 = 45^\circ $

Now, $\angle 1$ is on the top line, but on the left side → so it's adjacent to $\angle 2$ → they form a linear pair → $ \angle 1 = 180^\circ - 45^\circ = 135^\circ $

✔ So:
- $ m\angle 1 = 135^\circ $
- $ m\angle 2 = 45^\circ $

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#### 4.
Given: $75^\circ$ on top line, $\angle 2$ is adjacent to it, $\angle 1$ is on bottom line.

From diagram:
- $75^\circ$ is on top line, on the left side.
- $\angle 2$ is on the top line, on the right side → so they form a linear pair → $ \angle 2 = 180^\circ - 75^\circ = 105^\circ $

Now, $\angle 1$ is on the bottom line, on the right side → it's corresponding to $\angle 2$ → so $ \angle 1 = \angle 2 = 105^\circ $

✔ So:
- $ m\angle 1 = 105^\circ $
- $ m\angle 2 = 105^\circ $

Wait — is $\angle 1$ corresponding to $\angle 2$?

Yes: both are on the right side of the transversal, and on their respective lines → so corresponding → equal.

Yes.

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Summary of Problems 1–4:

| Problem | $m\angle 1$ | $m\angle 2$ |
|--------|--------------|--------------|
| 1 | $120^\circ$ | $60^\circ$ |
| 2 | $140^\circ$ | $140^\circ$ |
| 3 | $135^\circ$ | $45^\circ$ |
| 4 | $105^\circ$ | $105^\circ$ |

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Problems 5–6: Find $x$ and $y$

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#### 5.
Two intersecting lines with angles:
- One angle is $80^\circ$
- Another is $x^\circ$
- Another is $y^\circ$

From diagram:
- $x^\circ$ and $80^\circ$ are vertical angles → so $ x = 80^\circ $
- $y^\circ$ is adjacent to $80^\circ$ → forms linear pair → $ y = 180^\circ - 80^\circ = 100^\circ $

✔ So:
- $ x = 80^\circ $
- $ y = 100^\circ $

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#### 6.
Two horizontal parallel lines, one vertical transversal.
- Right angle symbol at intersection → so $y^\circ = 90^\circ$
- $x^\circ$ is on the top line, and since it's corresponding to $y$, and $y = 90^\circ$, so $x = 90^\circ$

Wait: $x$ is on the top line, and $y$ is on the bottom line — but $y$ is perpendicular to the transversal → so $y = 90^\circ$

Since the lines are parallel, and the transversal is perpendicular to one, it's perpendicular to both → so all angles are $90^\circ$

So $x = 90^\circ$, $y = 90^\circ$

✔ So:
- $ x = 90^\circ $
- $ y = 90^\circ $

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Problems 7–10: Find $x$

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#### 7.
Two vertical parallel lines, one horizontal transversal.
- Angle between transversal and left vertical line is $80^\circ$
- On the right side, angle is $2x^\circ$

From diagram:
- $80^\circ$ and $2x^\circ$ are corresponding angles → so $2x = 80 \Rightarrow x = 40$

✔ So: $ x = 40 $

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#### 8.
Two slanted parallel lines, transversal.
- One angle is $2x^\circ$, another is $110^\circ$

From diagram:
- $2x^\circ$ and $110^\circ$ are consecutive interior angles (same side), so they are supplementary →
$$
2x + 110 = 180 \Rightarrow 2x = 70 \Rightarrow x = 35
$$

✔ So: $ x = 35 $

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#### 9.
Two horizontal parallel lines, transversal.
- Top angle: $100^\circ$
- Bottom angle: $(x - 10)^\circ$

From diagram:
- $100^\circ$ and $(x - 10)^\circ$ are corresponding angles → so:
$$
x - 10 = 100 \Rightarrow x = 110
$$

✔ So: $ x = 110 $

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#### 10.
Two horizontal parallel lines, transversal.
- Top angle: $60^\circ$
- Bottom angle: $(3x + 15)^\circ$

From diagram:
- These are corresponding angles → so:
$$
3x + 15 = 60 \Rightarrow 3x = 45 \Rightarrow x = 15
$$

✔ So: $ x = 15 $

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✔ Final Answers:

#### Find $ m\angle 1 $ and $ m\angle 2 $:

1. $ m\angle 1 = 120^\circ $, $ m\angle 2 = 60^\circ $
2. $ m\angle 1 = 140^\circ $, $ m\angle 2 = 140^\circ $
3. $ m\angle 1 = 135^\circ $, $ m\angle 2 = 45^\circ $
4. $ m\angle 1 = 105^\circ $, $ m\angle 2 = 105^\circ $

#### Find $ x $ and $ y $:

5. $ x = 80^\circ $, $ y = 100^\circ $
6. $ x = 90^\circ $, $ y = 90^\circ $

#### Find $ x $:

7. $ x = 40 $
8. $ x = 35 $
9. $ x = 110 $
10. $ x = 15 $

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