Math Problem Statement

Given that angles 1 and 2 are complements, prove that angles 3 and 4 are complements.

Solution

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Given:

  • 1\angle 1 and 2\angle 2 are complements.
  • Prove that 3\angle 3 and 4\angle 4 are complements.

Proof:

Statements:

  1. 1\angle 1 and 2\angle 2 are complements.
  2. m1+m2=90m\angle 1 + m\angle 2 = 90^\circ
  3. 1\angle 1 and 3\angle 3 are vertical angles, and 2\angle 2 and 4\angle 4 are vertical angles.
  4. m1=m3m\angle 1 = m\angle 3 and m2=m4m\angle 2 = m\angle 4
  5. m1+m2=m3+m4m\angle 1 + m\angle 2 = m\angle 3 + m\angle 4
  6. m3+m4=90m\angle 3 + m\angle 4 = 90^\circ
  7. 3\angle 3 and 4\angle 4 are complements.

Reasons:

  1. Given
  2. Definition of complementary angles (If two angles are complements, their measures add up to 9090^\circ.)
  3. Vertical angles theorem (Vertical angles are congruent.)
  4. Congruent angles have equal measures (Vertical angles have the same measure.)
  5. Substitution property (From Statements 2 and 4, substitute m1m\angle 1 with m3m\angle 3 and m2m\angle 2 with m4m\angle 4.)
  6. Substitution property (Substitute m1+m2m\angle 1 + m\angle 2 with m3+m4m\angle 3 + m\angle 4 from Statement 5.)
  7. Definition of complementary angles (If the sum of two angles is 9090^\circ, they are complements.)

Would you like further details or explanations on any part of the proof? Here are five related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How does the vertical angles theorem apply in geometry proofs?
  2. What other angle relationships, besides complements, could be used in geometric proofs?
  3. How can we distinguish between vertical angles and linear pairs in different diagrams?
  4. What is the significance of substitution in proofs involving angle measures?
  5. Could this proof be approached using a different method?

Tip: Always remember that vertical angles are congruent, which makes them key in solving many geometry problems involving angle relationships!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angle relationships
Complementary angles
Vertical angles

Formulas

Sum of complementary angles equals 90°

Theorems

Vertical angles theorem
Substitution property of equality

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10