Geometry: Common Core (15th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0133281159
ISBN 13: 978-0-13328-115-6

Chapter 3 - Parallel and Perpendicular Lines - 3-8 Slopes of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 204: 61

Answer

Yes, they are congruent.

Work Step by Step

We know that the angles form a linear pair, so they are supplementary. In other words, they will add up to 180 degrees. Given that the angles fall in the range of 0 to 180 degrees, the angles will be congruent if and only if both of the angles are equal to 90 degrees. It is given that one of the angles is 90 degrees, which means the other angle is 180-90 = 90 degrees as well. Thus, they are congruent.
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