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4.1 Lines, Angles, and Triangles - Angle relationships (parallel lines)
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The figure presents 2 horizontal lines l and k, with line l above line k. A third line, labeled j, runs from the bottom left and slants to the top right, intersecting both lines l and k. The angle above line l and to the left of line j is labeled a degrees. The angle above line k and to the right of line j is labeled 64 degrees. Note that the figure is not drawn to scale.

In the figure above, lines l and k are parallel. What is the value of a ?

A.

26

B.

64

C.

116

D.

154