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in the image shown, $overleftrightarrow{pf} parallel overleftrightarrow{yk}$, where $mangle phm = (11z + 6)^circ$, $mangle mhx = 47^circ$, and $mangle hwr = 72^circ$.
To determine \( m\angle GWR \), we analyze the relationships between the angles:
Step 1: Identify Supplementary Angles
Since \( \angle HWR = 72^\circ \), and \( \angle GWR \) and \( \angle HWR \) are supplementary (they form a linear pair), their sum is \( 180^\circ \).
Step 2: Calculate \( m\angle GWR \)
Using the supplementary angle property:
\[
m\angle GWR + m\angle HWR = 180^\circ
\]
Substitute \( m\angle HWR = 72^\circ \):
\[
m\angle GWR + 72^\circ = 180^\circ
\]
Solve for \( m\angle GWR \):
\[
m\angle GWR = 180^\circ - 72^\circ = 108^\circ
\]
Wait, but let's check again. Wait, maybe I made a mistake. Wait, \( \angle GWR \) and \( \angle HWR \): Wait, actually, looking at the diagram, \( \angle GWR \) and \( \angle HWR \) – no, wait, \( \angle GWR \) and \( \angle HWR \) are adjacent and form a linear pair? Wait, no, maybe \( \angle GWR \) is vertical or corresponding? Wait, no, let's re-examine.
Wait, \( PF \parallel YK \), and \( HG \) is a transversal. Wait, \( \angle FHR \) is \( 108^\circ \), and since \( PF \parallel YK \), \( \angle FHR \) and \( \angle HRK \) are supplementary? No, wait, \( \angle HWR = 72^\circ \), and \( \angle GWR \): Wait, maybe \( \angle GWR \) is equal to \( \angle FHR \) because of corresponding angles? Wait, \( PF \parallel YK \), and \( HG \) is a transversal. Wait, \( \angle FHG \) and \( \angle GWR \) – no, maybe I messed up.
Wait, the given \( m\angle HWR = 72^\circ \), and \( \angle GWR \) is supplementary to \( \angle HWR \)? Wait, no, \( \angle GWR + \angle HWR = 180^\circ \)? Wait, \( \angle HWR = 72^\circ \), so \( \angle GWR = 180 - 72 = 108^\circ \)? But let's check the options. The options are \( 47^\circ \), \( 61^\circ \), \( 72^\circ \), \( 108^\circ \). Wait, but maybe I made a mistake. Wait, \( \angle GWR \) and \( \angle FHR \) are corresponding angles? Since \( PF \parallel YK \), and \( HR \) is a transversal? No, \( HG \) and \( HB \) are transversals. Wait, \( \angle FHR = 108^\circ \), and \( \angle GWR \) should be equal to \( \angle FHR \) because of corresponding angles? Wait, \( PF \parallel YK \), and \( HG \) is a transversal. Wait, \( \angle PHG \) and \( \angle GWR \) – no, maybe \( \angle GWR \) is \( 108^\circ \), but let's check again.
Wait, the problem says "a measure of \( \angle GWR \) of". The options are \( 47^\circ \), \( 61^\circ \), \( 72^\circ \), \( 108^\circ \). Wait, maybe \( \angle GWR \) is equal to \( \angle FHR \), which is \( 108^\circ \), so \( m\angle GWR = 108^\circ \).
But let's re-express:
Step 1: Recognize Corresponding Angles
Since \( PF \parallel YK \), and \( HR \) is a transversal, \( \angle FHR \) and \( \angle HRK \) are supplementary? No, \( \angle FHR + \angle HRK = 180^\circ \), but \( \angle HRK \) is equal to \( \angle HWR \)? No, \( \angle HWR = 72^\circ \), and \( \angle HRK \) is also \( 72^\circ \) (vertical angles)? Wait, no, \( \angle HWR \) and \( \angle HRK \) are alternate interior angles? Since \( PF \parallel YK \), \( \angle PH R = \angle HRK \). Wait, \( \angle PHM = (11z + 6)^\circ \), \( z = 6 \), so \( \angle PHM = 11(6) + 6 = 72^\circ \). Then \( \angle PHM = 72^\circ \), and \( \angle M H X = 47^\circ \), so \( \angle PHX = 72 + 47 = 119^\circ \)? No, that doesn't make sense. Wait, maybe \( \angle PHM \) and \( \angle M H X \) are adjacent angles on a straight line? Wait, \( PF \) is a straight line, so \( \angle PHM + \angle M H X + \angle XHF = 180^\circ \)? No, the diagram shows \( H \) with lines \( PF \), \( YK \), \( HG \), \( HB \), and \( MX \).
Wait, the value of \( z \) is given as…
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\( 108^\circ \)