Question

7. Write a paragraph proof of theorem 3-8: in a plane, if two lines are perpendicular to the same line, then they are parallel to each other.

Answer 1

R and T

Explanation:

Both line r and t are parallel to each other. R and T are both perpendicular to s. The angles 1 and 5 are both right angles. So now we see that lines R and T are cut by a transversal line that is congrunt. So R and T are parallel.

Answer 2

One correct answer is:

Let m and n be lines that intersect line a. Let m be perpendicular to a. This means that all 4 of the angles formed by the intersection of m and a are 90°.

Let n be perpendicular to a. This means that all 4 of the angles formed by the intersection of n and a are also 90°.

Since all of the angles are congruent, this means that the same-side interior angles (between lines m and n) are congruent. If two same-side interior angles are congruent, then the lines are parallel.