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Decide whether there is enough information to prove that a is parallel to b. If so state the theorem you would use.

Decide whether there is enough information to prove that a is parallel to b. If so-example-1

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We are asked to determine whether there is enough information to prove that a is parallel to b.

From the given figure, we can see that the alternate interior angles are congruent.

Recall the alternate interior angles converse,

For the given case, lines a and b are cut by a transversal and the alternate interior angles are congruent.

So, the alternate interior angles converse is applicable.

Therefore, we have enough information to conclude that lines a and b are parallel.

"Yes, Alternate Interior Angles Converse"

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