if given a single angle measure along with knowing the angle measure shown, which one would prove that lines a and b are parallel?

$\angle w = 92^\circ$
$\angle x = 88^\circ$
$\angle y = 88^\circ$
$\angle z = 92^\circ$

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if given a single angle measure along with knowing the angle measure shown, which one would prove that lines a and b are parallel?

$\angle w = 92^\circ$
$\angle x = 88^\circ$
$\angle y = 88^\circ$
$\angle z = 92^\circ$

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(A) $\angle w = 92^\circ$

(B) $\angle x = 88^\circ$

(C) $\angle y = 88^\circ$

(D) $\angle z = 92^\circ$

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Identify the given angle and target relationship

Analyze the given angle's position

Find the linear pair relationships

Apply parallel line converse criteria

Evaluate the given options

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