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State the theorem or postulate that justifies why D is parallel to E.

State the theorem or postulate that justifies why D is parallel to E.-example-1
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Answer:

E

Explanation:

Alternate Interior Angles Theorem - when two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, the resulting alternate interior angles are congruent.

If 5 and 8 are equal, the lines are parallel.

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