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Parallel Lines Angles 577119

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1. **Stating the problem:** We have two parallel lines \(\overline{HE}\) and \(\overline{AD}\) intersected by a transversal \(\overline{BF}\) at points \(G\) and \(C\). Given \(m\angle HGF = 5n\) and \(m\angle BCD = 2n + 66\), find \(m\angle HGF\) and \(m\angle FGE\). 2. **Key fact:** When a transversal crosses parallel lines, corresponding angles are equal. Here, \(\angle HGF\) and \(\angle BCD\) are corresponding angles, so: $$5n = 2n + 66$$ 3. **Solve for \(n\):** $$5n - 2n = 66$$ $$\cancel{5n} - \cancel{2n} = 66$$ $$3n = 66$$ $$n = \frac{66}{3}$$ $$n = 22$$ 4. **Find \(m\angle HGF\):** $$m\angle HGF = 5n = 5 \times 22 = 110$$ 5. **Find \(m\angle FGE\):** Since \(\overline{HE}\) is a straight line, angles \(HGF\) and \(FGE\) are supplementary: $$m\angle HGF + m\angle FGE = 180$$ Substitute \(m\angle HGF = 110\): $$110 + m\angle FGE = 180$$ $$m\angle FGE = 180 - 110 = 70$$ **Final answers:** $$m\angle HGF = 110$$ $$m\angle FGE = 70$$