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Proofs of Angle Congruence Theorems

This document provides proofs of several theorems about parallel lines cut by a transversal: 1) It proves the Alternate Interior Angles Theorem, stating that if a transversal crosses parallel lines, the alternate interior angles are congruent. 2) It proves the Alternate Exterior Angles Theorem, stating that if a transversal crosses parallel lines, the alternate exterior angles are congruent. 3) It proves the Same Side Interior Angles Theorem, stating that if a transversal crosses parallel lines, the same side interior angles are supplementary. 4) It proves the Same Side Exterior Angles Theorem, stating that if a transversal crosses parallel lines, the same side exterior angles are supplementary.

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Proofs of Angle Congruence Theorems

This document provides proofs of several theorems about parallel lines cut by a transversal: 1) It proves the Alternate Interior Angles Theorem, stating that if a transversal crosses parallel lines, the alternate interior angles are congruent. 2) It proves the Alternate Exterior Angles Theorem, stating that if a transversal crosses parallel lines, the alternate exterior angles are congruent. 3) It proves the Same Side Interior Angles Theorem, stating that if a transversal crosses parallel lines, the same side interior angles are supplementary. 4) It proves the Same Side Exterior Angles Theorem, stating that if a transversal crosses parallel lines, the same side exterior angles are supplementary.

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STATEMENT

L //m and t is transversal over l & m

REASON
Given

6 2
2 and 3 are vertical angles

If parallel lines, cut by transversal,


form corresponding angles, then
angles are congruent
Definition of vertical angles

2 3

If vertical angles then congruent

6 3

Transitive Property of Congruence

3 6

Symmetric Property of Congruence


Proof of Alternate Interior Angles Theorem
If Alternate Interior Angles, then congruent

Proof of Alternate Exterior Angles Theorem


If Alternate Exterior Angles, then congruent

Statement
L//m, t is transversal
4 and 8 are vertical angles
4 8
1 and 8 are corresponding angles
1 8
8 1
4 1

Reason
Given
Definition of vertical angles
If vertical angles then congruent
Definition of corresponding angles
If parallel lines, cut by a transversal,
corresponding angles are congruent
Symmetric POE
Transitive POE

Proof of Same Side Interior Angles Theorem

If Same Side Interior Angles, then congruent

STATEMENT
L //m and t is transversal over l & m
6 and 2 are Corresponding
Angles
6 2

m6 = m2
2&4 form linear pair
2 and4 are supplementary
m2+m4=180 degrees
m6 + m4 = 180
6 and 4 are supplementary

REASON
Given
Definition of Corresponding Angles

If parallel lines cut by a transversal


form corresponding angles, then the
angles are congruent
Definition of corresponding angles
Definition of linear pair
If linear pair, then supplementary
Definition of supplementary
Substitution property of equality
Definition of supplementary

QED

Proof of Same Side Exterior Angles


If Same Side Exterior Angles, then congruent

STATEMENT
l//m t is transversal

9 and1 are corresponding


angles
9 1
1 and 3 form a linear pair

REASON
Given
Definition of corresponding angles

If parallel lines, cut by a transversal


then corresponding angles are
congruent
Definition of linear pair

1 and 3 are supplementary


m1 + m3 = 180 degrees
m9 = m1
m9 + m3 = 180 degrees

If linear pair then supplementary


Definition of supplementary
Definition of congruent angles
Substitution property of equality

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