Question

Consider parallel lines cut by a transversal.

Parallel lines q and s are cut by transversal r. On line q where it intersects line r, 4 angles are created. Labeled clockwise, from uppercase left: angle 1, angle 2, angle 4, angle 3. On line s where it intersects line r, 4 angles are created. Labeled clockwise, from uppercase left: angle 5, angle 6, angle 8, angle 7.

Explain which theorems, definitions, or combinations of both can be used to prove that alternate exterior angles are congruent.

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Because vertical angles are congruent, angles 1 and 4 are congruent. Because corresponding angles are congruent, angles 4 and 8 are congruent. Because angle 4 is congruent to both 1 and 8, angle 1 is congruent to angle 8.

Answer 2

The alternate exterior angles 2 and 7 are congruent. One way to prove this is through the corresponding angles, vertical angles, and the transitive property.

First, we know <2 and <6 are congruent because of corresponding angles. Then we know they are equal because of the definition of congruent.

Next, we know <6 is congruent to <7 because of vertical angles. Then, we know they are equal because of the definition of congruent.

Finally, we know <2 is equal to <7 because of the transitive property.