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find each measure.
- ( mangle d )
- ( mangle l )
for trapezoid ( hjkl ), ( m ) and ( n ) are the midpoints of the legs.
- if ( hj = 32 ) and ( lk = 60 ), find ( mn ).
exercises
if ( ghjk ) is a kite, find each measure.
- find ( mangle jrk ).
- if ( rj = 3 ) and ( rk = 10 ), find ( jk ).
- if ( mangle ghj = 90 ) and ( mangle gkj = 110 ), find ( mangle hgk ).
Problem 1: \( m\angle D \) (Trapezoid \(ABCD\))
Step 1: Identify Trapezoid Property
In an isosceles trapezoid (or any trapezoid with \(AB \parallel CD\)), consecutive angles between the bases are supplementary. So \( \angle A + \angle D = 180^\circ \) (since \(AB \parallel CD\) and \(AD\) is a leg).
Step 2: Calculate \( m\angle D \)
Given \( m\angle A = 125^\circ \), we use \( m\angle D = 180^\circ - m\angle A \).
\( m\angle D = 180^\circ - 125^\circ = 55^\circ \).
Step 1: Identify Kite Property
In a kite, one pair of opposite angles (between the unequal sides) are equal, and consecutive angles between the equal sides are supplementary. Here, \(JK = JM = 5\) and \(KL = ML\) (implied by markings), so \( \angle K + \angle L = 180^\circ \) (consecutive angles between the equal sides).
Step 2: Calculate \( m\angle L \)
Given \( m\angle K = 40^\circ \), we use \( m\angle L = 180^\circ - m\angle K \).
\( m\angle L = 180^\circ - 40^\circ = 140^\circ \).
Step 1: Recall Trapezoid Midsegment Formula
The midsegment (\(MN\)) of a trapezoid is the average of the two bases: \( MN = \frac{HJ + LK}{2} \).
Step 2: Substitute Values
Given \( HJ = 32 \) and \( LK = 60 \), substitute into the formula:
\( MN = \frac{32 + 60}{2} = \frac{92}{2} = 46 \).
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