To complete the proof, we need to fill in the blanks appropriately in step 2. Here’s the completed proof with the specific statement and reason filled in:
Statement | Reason --- | ---
- Consider a triangle with interior angles ∠2, ∠5, and ∠3 and corresponding exterior angles ∠1, ∠4, and ∠6 | 1. Given
- \( m∠1 + m∠2 = 180° \) and \( m∠5 + m∠6 = 180° \) | 2. Definition of Linear Pairs
- \( (m∠1 + m∠2) + (m∠5 + m∠6) + (m∠3 + m∠4) = 180° + 180° + 180° \) | 3. Addition
- \( (m∠2 + m∠3 + m∠5) + (m∠1 + m∠4 + m∠6) = 540° \) | 4. Rearrange and Simplify
- \( m∠2 + m∠3 + m∠5 = 180° \) | 5. Triangle Angle Sum Theorem
- \( 180° + (m∠1 + m∠4 + m∠6) = 540° \) | 6. Substitution
- \( (m∠1 + m∠4 + m∠6) = 360° \) | 7. Subtraction Property of Equality
With the correct statements and reasons, we prove that the sum of the measures of the exterior angles of the triangle is indeed \( 360° \).