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For problems 4-8, a || b. State the postulate or theorem that justifies each conclusion.

For problems 4-8, a || b. State the postulate or theorem that justifies each conclusion-example-1
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4. Alternate Exterior Angles Theorem

5. Corresponding Angles Postulate

6. Same-Side Interior Angles Theorem

7. Linear Pair Postulate

8. Vertical Angles Theorem

Given the figure of 2 parallel lines cut by a transversal, we are to state the postulate or theorem that justifies each conclusion.

4. ∠1 ≅ ∠8

If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, then alternate exterior angles are congruent. This theorem is called Alternate Exterior Angles Theorem.

5. ∠3 ≅ ∠7

If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, then its corresponding angles are congruent. This is called the Corresponding Angles Postulate.

6. ∠4 is supplementary to ∠6

If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, then, interior angles on the same side of the transversal are supplementary. This is the Same-Side Interior Angles Theorem.

7. ∠3 is supplementary to ∠4

This involves two theorems, the Same-Side Interior Angles Theorem, and the Alternate Interior Angles Theorem, which state that if a parallel line is cut by a transversal, then, alternate interior angles are congruent.

Another way to prove this is by Linear Pair Postulate, which states that if two angles form a linear pair, then they are supplementary; that is, the sum of their measures is 180 degrees.

8. ∠7 ≅ ∠6

If angles are opposite each other and formed by two intersecting straight lines, then its vertical angles are congruent. This is called the Vertical Angles Theorem.

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