Math Problem Statement

Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points) (01.07 MC)

Diana and Joby wrote the following proofs to prove that vertical angles are congruent. Who is correct?

Line segment NT intersects line segment MR, forming four angles. Angles 1 and 3 are vertical angles. Angles 2 and 4 are vertical angles.

Diana's Proof

Statement Justification ∠1 + ∠2 = 180° Definition of Supplementary Angles ∠1 + ∠4 = 180° Definition of Supplementary Angles ∠1 + ∠2 = ∠1 + ∠4 Substitution Property of Equality

Joby's Proof

Statement Justification ∠2 = ∠4 Vertical angles are congruent. ∠1 = ∠3 Vertical angles are congruent. Vertical angles are congruent. Vertical Angle Theorem Diana is correct, but Joby is not. Both Diana and Joby are correct. Neither Diana nor Joby is correct. Joby is correct, but Diana is not.

Solution

The correct answer is: Joby is correct, but Diana is not.

Here's the reasoning:

  • Joby's proof is correct because the "Vertical Angle Theorem" states that vertical angles are congruent. So, ∠2 = ∠4 and ∠1 = ∠3 based on this theorem. This is a straightforward application of the rule.

  • Diana's proof, however, has an issue. While her statements about supplementary angles are true (∠1 + ∠2 = 180° and ∠1 + ∠4 = 180° by definition of supplementary angles), her conclusion that ∠1 + ∠2 = ∠1 + ∠4 via the "Substitution Property of Equality" does not directly lead to the conclusion that vertical angles are congruent. The Substitution Property of Equality doesn't help to prove vertical angles congruent here.

Thus, Joby's proof is the correct one.

Would you like further details on this? Here are 5 related questions to explore:

  1. What is the Substitution Property of Equality in geometry?
  2. How does the Vertical Angle Theorem work in other geometric proofs?
  3. Can you prove the congruence of vertical angles using a different method?
  4. What are supplementary angles, and how do they relate to adjacent angles?
  5. How are angles formed when two lines intersect, and what are their properties?

Tip: When proving geometric theorems, always ensure that each step logically follows from the previous one based on established properties and definitions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angles
Congruence

Formulas

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Theorems

Vertical Angle Theorem
Supplementary Angles
Substitution Property of Equality

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10