Congruence Theorems for Right and Vertical Angles
Learn and apply the Right Angle Congruence Theorem and the Vertical Angles Congruence Theorem to prove the congruence of angles in geometric problems.
Congruence Theorems for Right and Vertical Angles
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REASONS STATEMENT EXAMPLE 1 Use right angle congruence Theorem: Right Angle Congruence Theorem All right angles are congruent Given: <1 and <2 are right angles Prove: <1 is congruent to <2
ABBC, DCBC GIVEN: BC PROVE: REASONS STATEMENT 1. 1. ABBC, DCBC Given 2. 2. Definition of perpendicular lines Band Care right angles. 3. BC 3. Right Angles Congruence Theorem EXAMPLE 1 Use right angle congruence Write a proof.
Prove that two angles supplementary to the same angle are congruent. GIVEN: 1 and 2 are supplements. 3 and 2 are supplements. • 3 PROVE: EXAMPLE 2 Prove a case of Congruent Supplements Theorem
REASONS STATEMENT 1. 1. 1 and 2 are supplements. Given 3 and 2 are supplements. 2. 2. m1+m2= 180° Definition of supplementary angles m3+m2= 180° 3. m3+m2 3. m1+m2= Transitive Property of Equality 4. m1=m3 4. Subtraction Property of Equality 5. • 3 5. Definition of congruent angles EXAMPLE 2 Prove a case of Congruent Supplements Theorem
ANSWER 2 Steps for Examples 1 and 2 GUIDED PRACTICE 1. How many steps do you save in the proof in Example 1 by using the Right Angles Congruence Theorem? 2. Draw a diagram and write GIVEN and PROVE statements for a proof of each case of the Congruent Complements Theorem.
ANSWER Write a proof. Given: 1 and 3 are complements; 3 and 5 are complements. Prove:∠ 1 5 for Examples 1 and 2 GUIDED PRACTICE
Statements (Reasons) 1.1 and 3 are complements; 3 and 5 are complements. (Given) 2.∠ 1 5 (Congruent Complements Theorem.) for Examples 1 and 2 GUIDED PRACTICE
Prove vertical angles are congruent. 5 and 7 are vertical angles. GIVEN: ∠ 5 ∠ 7 PROVE: EXAMPLE 3 Prove the Vertical Angles Congruence Theorem
REASONS STATEMENT 6 and 7 are a linear pair. 5 and 7 are vertical angles. 6 and 7 are supplementary. 5 and 7 are a linear pair. 5 and 7 are supplementary. 1. 1. Given ∠ 5∠ 7 2. 2. Definition of linear pair, as shown in the diagram 3. 3. Linear Pair Postulate 4. 4. Congruent Supplements Theorem EXAMPLE 3 Prove the Vertical Angles Congruence Theorem
In Exercises 3–5, use the diagram. 3. If m 1 = 112°, find m 2, m 3, and m 4. ANSWER m 2 = 68° m 3 = 112° m 4 = 68° for Example 3 GUIDED PRACTICE
5. If m 4 = 71°, find m 1, m 2, and m 3. 4. If m 2 = 67°, find m 1, m 3, and m 4. ANSWER ANSWER m 1 = 113° m 3 = 113° m 4 = 67° m 1 = 109° m 2 = 71° m 3 = 109° for Example 3 GUIDED PRACTICE
ANSWER Congruent Supplements Theorem for Example 3 GUIDED PRACTICE 6. Which previously proven theorem is used in Example 3 as a reason?
Prove vertical angles are congruent. 5 and 7 are vertical angles. GIVEN: ∠ 5 ∠ 7 PROVE: EXAMPLE 3 Prove the Vertical Angles Congruence Theorem
REASONS STATEMENT 6 and 7 are a linear pair. 5 and 7 are vertical angles. 6 and 7 are supplementary. 5 and 7 are a linear pair. 5 and 7 are supplementary. 1. 1. Given ∠ 5∠ 7 2. 2. Definition of linear pair, as shown in the diagram 3. 3. Linear Pair Postulate 4. 4. Congruent Supplements Theorem EXAMPLE 3 Prove the Vertical Angles Congruence Theorem
In Exercises 3–5, use the diagram. 3. If m 1 = 112°, find m 2, m 3, and m 4. ANSWER m 2 = 68° m 3 = 112° m 4 = 68° for Example 3 GUIDED PRACTICE
5. If m 4 = 71°, find m 1, m 2, and m 3. 4. If m 2 = 67°, find m 1, m 3, and m 4. ANSWER ANSWER m 1 = 113° m 3 = 113° m 4 = 67° m 1 = 109° m 2 = 71° m 3 = 109° for Example 3 GUIDED PRACTICE
ANSWER Congruent Supplements Theorem for Example 3 GUIDED PRACTICE 6. Which previously proven theorem is used in Example 3 as a reason?