2-6 Proving Statements about Segments

Given: AC = BD

Prove: AB = CD.

A B C D
Given: AB = CD

Prove: AC = BD.

A B C D
 theorem: proven statement

Linear Pair Theorem: If two angles form a linear pair, then

they are supplementary.

D
Proof. 1 2

A B C
Given: 1 and 2 form a linear pair
Prove: 1 supp 2

Statements Reasons

1. 1 and 2 form a linear pair 1. given

2. 2.

3. 3.

4. 4.

5. 5.

6. 6.

7. 1 supp 2 7.
A B C

D
Congruent Complements Theorem:

If two angles are complementary to the same angle

(or to two congruent angles) then the two angles are
congruent.

Congruent Supplements Theorem:

If two angles are supplementary to the same angle

(or to two congruent angles) then the two angles are
congruent.
(Proof): Congruent Complements Theorem
If 2 angles are complementary to the same angle, then
they are congruent to each other.

Given:

Prove:

Statements Reasons
(Proof): Congruent Supplements Theorem
If 2 angles are supplementary to the same angle, then
they are congruent to each other.

Given:

Prove:

Statements Reasons