1. **Problem statement:** Two parallel lines $u$ and $v$ are cut by a transversal $f$. Given $m \angle 1 = 70^\circ$, find the measures of angles 2 and 3 and identify their relationships.
2. **Step 1: Relationship between $\angle 1$ and $\angle 2$**
- $\angle 1$ and $\angle 2$ are adjacent angles on a straight line formed by the transversal and line $u$.
- Adjacent angles on a straight line are supplementary, so
$$m \angle 1 + m \angle 2 = 180^\circ$$
- Substitute $m \angle 1 = 70^\circ$:
$$70^\circ + m \angle 2 = 180^\circ$$
- Solve for $m \angle 2$:
$$m \angle 2 = 180^\circ - 70^\circ = 110^\circ$$
3. **Step 2: Relationship between $\angle 2$ and $\angle 3$**
- $\angle 2$ and $\angle 3$ are corresponding angles formed by the transversal $f$ cutting parallel lines $u$ and $v$.
- Corresponding angles are congruent when lines are parallel, so
$$m \angle 2 = m \angle 3$$
- Therefore,
$$m \angle 3 = 110^\circ$$
4. **Step 3: Relationship between $\angle 1$ and $\angle 3$**
- $\angle 1$ and $\angle 3$ are alternate interior angles formed by the transversal cutting parallel lines.
- Alternate interior angles are congruent when lines are parallel.
- So, $\angle 1$ and $\angle 3$ are congruent.
5. **Summary:**
- $\angle 1$ and $\angle 2$ are supplementary.
- $\angle 2$ and $\angle 3$ are corresponding angles and congruent.
- $\angle 1$ and $\angle 3$ are alternate interior angles and congruent.
**Final answers:**
$$m \angle 2 = 110^\circ$$
$$m \angle 3 = 110^\circ$$
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