In the diagram, a∥b

and e∥f
. Sylvia writes a proof to prove that opposite angles, ∠6
and ∠11
, are congruent in the parallelogram. Drag and drop the statements and reasons into their correct locations in the two-column proof.

(2 points)
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Statement Reason
1. a∥b
and e∥f
given
2. Response area Corresponding Angles Theorem
3. m∠5+m∠6=180°
and m∠9+m∠11=180°
definition of linear pair
4. m∠13+m∠6=180°
and m∠13+m∠11=180°
Response area
5. Response area Transitive Property of Equality
6. m∠6=m∠11
Response area

1 answer

Here's how you can properly fill in the two-column proof for showing that angles ∠6 and ∠11 are congruent in a parallelogram given that lines a and b are parallel and lines e and f are parallel.

| Statement | Reason | |---------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------| | 1. a∥b and e∥f | given | | 2. m∠5 + m∠6 = 180° and m∠9 + m∠11 = 180° | definition of linear pair | | 3. m∠13 + m∠6 = 180° and m∠13 + m∠11 = 180° | definition of linear pair | | 4. m∠5 + m∠6 = m∠9 + m∠11 | Transitive Property of Equality | | 5. m∠6 = m∠11 | Substitution Property of Equality |

In this proof:

  • You start by establishing the parallel lines.
  • Then, you use the definition of a linear pair to show the relationships involving the angles.
  • The transitive property allows for equating the angle measures.
  • Finally, you conclude that since the measures of angles 6 and 11 are equal, the angles are congruent.

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