Question

Which angles would the Alternate Exterior Angles Theorem state are congruent?

Which angles would the Alternate Exterior Angles Theorem state are congruent?

Answer 1

Choice 2
∠1 and ∠7, ∠2 and ∠8

Explanation:

This is a good example of a problem that can be solved by POE(process of elimination)

First choice: ∠2 and ∠3 are on the same straight line so they cannot be congruent. They are supplementary in that they add up to 180°

The same applies for ∠3 and ∠4 (third choice)

The same applies for ∠1 and ∠4 (fourth choice)

That leaves choice 2

We can prove ∠1 ≅ ∠7 as follows:

∠1 ≅ ∠3 since they are vertically opposite angles

∠3 ≅ ∠7 since they are exterior angles

So ∠1 ≅ ∠7

By similar reasoning,
∠2 ≅ ∠8

So correct choice is Choice 2