Practicing Success
ΔABC and ΔDEF are congruent respectively. If AB = 6 = DE, BC = 8 = EF and m∠B = 30°, then m∠D + m∠C = _________ . |
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150° |
According to the concept, Since triangle ABC and triangle DEF are congruent and AB = 6+ DE, BC = 8 = EF and m\(\angle\)B = \({30}^\circ\) = m\(\angle\)E Also, m\(\angle\)C = m\(\angle\)F ..(1.) Hence, m\(\angle\)A = m\(\angle\)D ..(2.) According to the concept, m\(\angle\)C + m\(\angle\)A = \({180 - 30}^\circ\) ..(3.) m\(\angle\)E + m\(\angle\)F = \({180 - 30}^\circ\) ..(4.) From 1, 2, 3 and 4 m\(\angle\)D + m\(\angle\)C = \({180 - 30}^\circ\) ⇒ m\(\angle\)D + m\(\angle\)C = \({150}^\circ\) Therefore, the value of m\(\angle\)D + m\(\angle\)C is \({150}^\circ\) |