Angles and Parallel Lines Quick Check

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Question
Use the figure to answer the question.

Two intersecting lines form an x and have four angles at the point of intersection labeled clockwise from the top: 1, 2, 3, and 4.

If angle 1 in the picture is 63° , what is the measure of angle 3? Why?

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Responses

Angle 3 is 63° because angle 1 and angle 3 are vertical angles.
Angle 3 is 63 degrees because angle 1 and angle 3 are vertical angles.

There is not enough information in the figure to establish this.
There is not enough information in the figure to establish this.

Angle 3 is 63° because angle 1 and angle 3 are corresponding angles.
Angle 3 is 63 degrees because angle 1 and angle 3 are corresponding angles.

Angle 3 is 117° because angle 1 and angle 3 form a line.
Angle 3 is 117 degrees because angle 1 and angle 3 form a line.
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The correct response is: Angle 3 is 63° because angle 1 and angle 3 are vertical angles.