Math Problem Statement

Prove that angles ∠1 and ∠4 are supplementary using the given parallel lines a ∥ b and c ∥ d.

Solution

Let's go through the two-column proof from the image. The problem asks to prove that angles ∠1 and ∠4 are supplementary, with the following given information:

Given:

  • aba \parallel b
  • cdc \parallel d

Prove:

  • ∠1 and ∠4 are supplementary.

Two-Column Proof Layout:

Here’s the given table of statements and reasons, where we need to fill in the missing reasons:

StatementsReasons
1) ∠1 ≅ ∠21) ?
2) cdc \parallel d2) Given
3) ∠2 and ∠3 are supplementary3) ?
4) aba \parallel b4) Given
5) ∠3 ≅ ∠45) ?
6) ∠1 and ∠4 are supplementary6) ?

Completing the Proof:

  1. Statement 1 (∠1 ≅ ∠2):

    • Reason: Alternate Interior Angles Theorem (Since cdc \parallel d, ∠1 and ∠2 are alternate interior angles, so they are congruent.)
  2. Statement 3 (∠2 and ∠3 are supplementary):

    • Reason: Linear Pair Postulate (Since ∠2 and ∠3 form a straight line, they are a linear pair and are supplementary.)
  3. Statement 5 (∠3 ≅ ∠4):

    • Reason: Alternate Interior Angles Theorem (Since aba \parallel b, ∠3 and ∠4 are alternate interior angles, so they are congruent.)
  4. Statement 6 (∠1 and ∠4 are supplementary):

    • Reason: Congruent Supplements Theorem (If two angles are supplementary to the same angle or congruent angles, then they are supplementary to each other.)

Final Table:

StatementsReasons
1) ∠1 ≅ ∠21) Alternate Interior Angles Theorem
2) cdc \parallel d2) Given
3) ∠2 and ∠3 are supplementary3) Linear Pair Postulate
4) aba \parallel b4) Given
5) ∠3 ≅ ∠45) Alternate Interior Angles Theorem
6) ∠1 and ∠4 are supplementary6) Congruent Supplements Theorem

Would you like a deeper explanation of any of the steps?

Here are 5 related questions to explore further:

  1. What is the difference between alternate interior angles and corresponding angles?
  2. Can supplementary angles always be adjacent?
  3. How does the Congruent Supplements Theorem apply in other scenarios?
  4. Why do parallel lines play a critical role in angle congruency theorems?
  5. How can you prove that two angles are congruent without using alternate interior angles?

Tip: Remember that alternate interior angles are congruent only when the lines are parallel.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Parallel Lines
Supplementary Angles
Angle Theorems

Formulas

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Theorems

Alternate Interior Angles Theorem
Linear Pair Postulate
Congruent Supplements Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11