Math Problem Statement

Prove AB parallel to CD, given that angle EPB is congruent to angle EQD.

Solution

The image you've provided shows a proof where the goal is to prove that ABCD\overleftrightarrow{AB} \parallel \overleftrightarrow{CD}, given that EPBEQD\angle EPB \cong \angle EQD. The proof structure includes six statements and reasons, with some missing steps. Let's fill in the blanks.

Proof Structure:

Given:
EPBEQD\angle EPB \cong \angle EQD
Prove:
ABCD\overleftrightarrow{AB} \parallel \overleftrightarrow{CD}

Steps:

  1. Statement: EPBEQD\angle EPB \cong \angle EQD
    Reason: Given.

  2. Statement: mEPB=mEQDm\angle EPB = m\angle EQD
    Reason: Definition of congruent angles.

  3. Statement: mEPB+mBPQ=180m\angle EPB + m\angle BPQ = 180^\circ
    Reason: Linear Pair Postulate.

  4. Statement: mEQD+mBPQ=180m\angle EQD + m\angle BPQ = 180^\circ
    Reason: Linear Pair Postulate (applied to the other angle pair).

  5. Statement: EQD\angle EQD and BPQ\angle BPQ are supplementary.
    Reason: Angles that add up to 180 degrees are supplementary.

  6. Statement: ABCD\overleftrightarrow{AB} \parallel \overleftrightarrow{CD}
    Reason: Definition of parallel lines (corresponding angles postulate).

Explanation:

  • Since EPBEQD\angle EPB \cong \angle EQD, and they are corresponding angles formed by the transversal PQPQ, by the Corresponding Angles Postulate, if two corresponding angles are congruent, the lines ABAB and CDCD must be parallel.

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Here are 5 related questions that can expand this discussion:

  1. What is the Corresponding Angles Postulate and why is it important in proving parallel lines?
  2. How does the Linear Pair Postulate help in angle relationship proofs?
  3. What are supplementary angles and how are they used in geometric proofs?
  4. What are the key properties of parallel lines in Euclidean geometry?
  5. Can alternate interior angles also be used to prove lines are parallel?

Tip:

In geometry proofs, always ensure that each statement has a valid justification based on definitions, postulates, or theorems.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Congruent Angles
Parallel Lines

Formulas

Supplementary Angles Formula
Corresponding Angles Postulate

Theorems

Linear Pair Postulate
Corresponding Angles Postulate
Definition of Parallel Lines

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11