MASA Theorem

If a quadrilateral is a parallelogram, then the opposite angles are

congruent.

Prove that AD AND BC

ABCD is a parallelogram Given
ABCD DABC OSPC
Auxiliary line from A to C, and B to D Auxiliary Line
BDBD Reflexive Property of =
BADBCD Side-Side- Side Congruency Theorem
BADBCD CPCTC
ACAC Reflexive Property of =
ABCCDA Side-Side-Side Congruency Theorem
CDADBC CPCTC