Am I correct?

The map given shows the relationship among three streets. Suppose that angle 1 + angle 2 = 180 degrees. Are Maple Street and Elm Street parallel? Explain.

It looks like they are parallel to me. I know that if both angles equal 180 degrees then they are supplementary angles. In order to equal 180 degrees when combined, they would have to equal 90 degrees each. I think they are parallel.

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Am I correct?


The map given shows the relationship among three streets. Suppose that angle 1 + angle 2 = 180 degrees. Are Maple Street and Elm Street parallel? Explain. 

It looks like they are parallel to me. I know that if both angles equal 180 degrees then they are supplementary angles. In order to equal 180 degrees when combined, they would have to equal 90 degrees each. I think they are parallel.

anonymous · Answer

Could you show us the diagram? That can help us figure out what "angle 1" and "angle 2" are.

anonymous · Answer

Okay, just a moment please.

anonymous · Answer

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