John Campbell

February 2, 2010

Portfolio # 2, A2

Carpenters Square: Definition:

A Framing Square is a flat, "L" shaped tool made of metal that creates an
accurate 90 degree right angle. It usually has engraved or stamped
increments of measurement on its face. It gets its name because carpenters
use this tool so much to lay out framing and make sure it is "square" or
constructed with 90 degree angles.

Bob Formisano, About.com Guide, http://homerepair.about.com/od/termsaf/g/framing_square.htm

Given: BE=EC

Prove: ∠ABC=∠DCB

Statements

1. BE=EC Reasons

2. ∠ EBC=∠ECB 1. Given

3. ∠ABE=90°, ∠ECD=90° 2. Isosceles Triangle Theorem

4. ∠ABE=∠ECD 3. Definition of a carpenter square

5. ∠ABE+∠EBC=∠ABC, 4. Substitution
∠DCE+∠ECB=∠DCB
5. Addition Property
6. ∠ABC=∠DCB

6. Substitution