in the figure below, $\overline{mn} \cong \overline{mq}$, $\overline{rn} \cong \overline{rq}$, $\overline{no} \cong \overline{qp}$, and $m\angle son = m\angle spq$.
figure: a pentagon-like figure with vertices m, q, p, o, n. m is at the top, q and n are on the left and right of ms horizontal line, p and o are at the bottom. r is the midpoint of qn, s is the midpoint of po, with right angles at r (between m and qn) and s (between m and po). note: picture not drawn to scale
if $m\angle rmn = 35^\circ$ and $m\angle mno = 123^\circ$, what is $m\angle opq$?
$\circ$ a. $112^\circ$
$\circ$ b. $125^\circ$
$\circ$ c. $136^\circ$
$\circ$ d. $123^\circ$

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# Explanation:
## Step1: Analyze triangle MRN
In triangle $ MRN $, $ MR \perp QN $ (right angle at $ R $), so $ \angle MRN = 90^\circ $. Given $ m\angle RMN = 35^\circ $, we can find $ \angle MNR $ using the triangle angle sum: $ \angle MNR=180^\circ - 90^\circ - 35^\circ = 55^\circ $.

## Step2: Find $ \angle RNO $
Given $ m\angle MNO = 123^\circ $, and $ \angle MNO=\angle MNR+\angle RNO $, so $ \angle RNO = 123^\circ - 55^\circ = 68^\circ $.

## Step3: Analyze quadrilateral or congruent parts
Since $ \overline{NO}\cong\overline{QP} $, $ \overline{RN}\cong\overline{RQ} $, and $ \angle SON=\angle SPQ $ (right angles or given congruent angles), we can use the fact that the figure has symmetry or congruent triangles. Also, $ \angle RNO $ and $ \angle SPQ $ might be related, but more importantly, we look at the angle at $ O $ and $ P $. Wait, actually, let's consider the trapezoid or the congruent sides. Alternatively, let's find the angle $ \angle OPQ $.

Wait, another approach: Let's find the angle adjacent to $ \angle RNO $. Since $ MR $ and $ MS $ are both perpendicular (right angles at $ R $ and $ S $), so $ MR\parallel MS $? Wait, no, $ MR \perp QN $ and $ MS \perp PO $, so $ QN \parallel PO $ (both perpendicular to $ MS $ or $ MR $, since $ MR $ and $ MS $ are the same line? Wait, the diagram has $ R $ on $ QN $ and $ S $ on $ PO $, with $ MR $ and $ MS $ as the same vertical line (assuming). So $ QN \parallel PO $. Therefore, $ \angle RNO $ and $ \angle SOP $ are supplementary? No, wait, $ \angle RNO = 68^\circ $, so the angle at $ O $, $ \angle SOP = 180^\circ - 68^\circ = 112^\circ $? No, that's not right. Wait, maybe I made a mistake.

Wait, let's re-examine. The key is that $ \triangle MRN \cong \triangle MSN $? No, wait, $ MN = MQ $, $ RN = RQ $, so $ MR $ is the perpendicular bisector of $ QN $, so $ \triangle MQN $ is isoceles with $ MQ = MN $. Then $ \angle MQN = \angle MNR = 55^\circ $. Then, since $ QN \parallel PO $ (both perpendicular to $ MS $), the angle $ \angle OPQ $ and $ \angle RQN $ or $ \angle MQN $ related? Wait, no, let's use the answer choices. Wait, maybe the angle $ \angle OPQ = 180^\circ - 68^\circ = 112^\circ $? Wait, no, 180 - 68 is 112? Wait, 180 - 68 = 112? Wait, 68 + 112 = 180. But let's check the answer choices. Option A is 112°, which matches. Wait, maybe my earlier step had a mistake. Wait, let's recalculate:

In triangle $ MRN $, right-angled at $ R $, so angles sum to 180. $ \angle MRN = 90^\circ $, $ \angle RMN = 35^\circ $, so $ \angle MNR = 180 - 90 - 35 = 55^\circ $. Then $ \angle MNO = 123^\circ $, so $ \angle RNO = 123 - 55 = 68^\circ $. Now, since $ QN \parallel PO $ (both perpendicular to $ MS $, as $ MR \perp QN $ and $ MS \perp PO $, and $ MR $ and $ MS $ are colinear), then $ \angle RNO $ and $ \angle SOP $ are same-side interior angles, so they are supplementary? Wait, no, $ \angle RNO $ is at $ N $ between $ QN $ and $ NO $, and $ \angle SOP $ is at $ O $ between $ PO $ and $ NO $. Wait, maybe $ \angle OPQ $ is equal to $ 180^\circ - (180^\circ - 68^\circ) $? No, that's confusing. Wait, another way: Let's find the angle $ \angle OPQ $. Since $ \overline{NO} \cong \overline{QP} $, $ \overline{RN} \cong \overline{RQ} $, and $ \angle SON = \angle SPQ = 90^\circ $ (right angles), then $ \triangle SON \cong \triangle SPQ $ (HL congruence, since $ NO = QP $, $ SN = SQ $? Wait, no, $ RN = RQ $, so $ QN = 2RN $, and $ PO $ should be equal to $ QN $? Maybe not. Wait, the key is that $ \angle OPQ = 180^\circ - 68^\circ = 112^\circ $, which is option A.

Wait, let's verify: If $ QN \parallel PO $, then $ \angle RNO $ and $ \angle OPQ $ are related. Wait, maybe the angle at $ P $, $ \angle OPQ $, is equal to $ 180^\circ - \angle RNO $? Wait, $ \angle RNO = 68^\circ $, so $ 180 - 68 = 112^\circ $, which is option A.

# Answer:
A. $ 112^\circ $

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Explanation:

Step1: Analyze triangle MRN

Step2: Find \( \angle RNO \)

Step3: Analyze quadrilateral or congruent parts

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