Question

The sketch shows two parallel lines cut by a transversal. Angle 2 is 36°. What is the measure of angle 8?

Answer 1

∠8 = 144°

∠6 = ∠2 = 36° ( corresponding angles are congruent )

∠8 + ∠6 = 180° ( sum of angles in a straight angle )

∠8 = 180° - 36° = 144°