find angle A in trapezoid

Check the final answer first, then review the worked steps.

Problem

find angle A in trapezoid

Step-by-step solution

Since $BC \parallel AD$, consecutive interior angles are supplementary. Thus, $m\angle A + m\angle B = 180^\circ$. Given $m\angle B = 110^\circ$, $m\angle A = 180^\circ - 110^\circ = 70^\circ$.

Sign up to unlock

Answer

70^\circ