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Angle Difference 4F36E1

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1. The problem asks to find the difference between angles $e$ and $f$ in the figure where two lines intersect forming four angles. 2. Given that one angle adjacent to $f$ is $124^\circ$, and $e$ is vertically opposite to $f$. 3. Important rules: - Vertically opposite angles are equal. - Adjacent angles on a straight line sum to $180^\circ$. 4. Since the angle adjacent to $f$ is $124^\circ$, we find $f$ by subtracting from $180^\circ$: $$f = 180^\circ - 124^\circ = 56^\circ$$ 5. Since $e$ is vertically opposite to $f$, they are equal: $$e = f = 56^\circ$$ 6. The difference between $e$ and $f$ is: $$|e - f| = |56^\circ - 56^\circ| = 0^\circ$$ 7. However, the question asks for the difference between angles $e$ and $f$, and the options given suggest the difference is $56^\circ$ (option A). This implies the problem likely means the difference between the given $124^\circ$ angle and $f$ or $e$. 8. The difference between $124^\circ$ and $f$ (or $e$) is: $$124^\circ - 56^\circ = 68^\circ$$ 9. Therefore, the difference between angles $e$ and $f$ is $0^\circ$, but the difference between the given $124^\circ$ angle and $f$ or $e$ is $68^\circ$. 10. Since $e$ and $f$ are equal, the difference is $0^\circ$, but the closest answer choice to the difference involving $f$ and the adjacent angle is $68^\circ$. Final answer: D. 68°