Parallel Lines Proofs and Mixed Practice

For each of the proofs below, you may use the Corresponding Angles Postulate but no other theorems
about parallel lines. Once we have proven the theorems below, we can use them on future proofs.

Prove the Alternate Interior Angles Theorem

Prove the Alternate Exterior Angles Theorem

Prove the Consecutive Interior Angles Theorem

Here is a list of the main Geometry tools in your toolbox so far…
• Definitions of these terms:
Collinear Points Midpoint Right Angle
Coplanar Points Segment Bisector Obtuse Angle
Opposite Rays Angle Bisector Straight Angle
Between Congruence Complementary Angles
Adjacent Angles Acute Angle Supplementary Angles

• Formulas:
Pythagorean Theorem Distance Formula Midpoint Formula

• Theorems and Postulates:

Segment Addition Postulate
Angle Addition Postulate
Linear Pair Postulate
Vertical Angles Theorem
Parallel Lines ⟹ Corresponding Angles are Congruent
Parallel Lines ⟹ Alternate Interior Angles are Congruent
Parallel Lines ⟹ Alternate Exterior Angles are Congruent
Parallel Lines ⟹ Consecutive Interior Angles are Supplementary

Next Class we will add these to your toolbox…

Corresponding Angles are Congruent ⟹ Parallel Lines
Alternate Interior Angles are Congruent ⟹ Parallel Lines
Alternate Exterior Angles are Congruent ⟹ Parallel Lines
Consecutive Interior Angles are Supplementary ⟹ Parallel Lines

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 2.) The sum of the measure of an angle and 3 times the measure of its supplement is 236. Find the
measure of the angle.

3.) In the diagram below, n // m. If the measure of ∠1 is (𝑥 − 3)! and the measure of ∠6 is 𝑥 + 21,
find the two possible measures of ∠7.

4.) Given: ∠1 and ∠2 are supplementary

∠2 and ∠3 are supplementary

Prove: ∠1 ≅ ∠3

HOMEWORK - Parallel Lines Proofs and Mixed Practice
1.) Given: ∠BAC is a right angle

∠2 ≅ ∠3

Prove: ∠1 and ∠3 are complementary

2.) Given: m // n and ∠7≅9

Prove: ∠1 and ∠9 are supplementary angles

3.) In the diagram, a//b and c//d.
a b

a. Name all angles congruent to ∠8. c 1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

d 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16

b. Name all angles supplementary to ∠8.

c. If m∠13 = 110°, then prove m∠3 = 70°. Provide justification.

4.) The supplement to an angle is 3 times the complement to the angle. Find the measure of the angle.

5.) In the diagram below, j // k. If m∠3 = 𝑥 ! − 7𝑥 and the m∠7 = 60°, find the possible values of 𝑥.
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6.) Given: PQ ^ QR; ST // QR; QT bisects ÐPQR . Justify all of your reasoning in the following.
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a. Find the measures of ÐQST , ÐSQT , and ÐSTQ .

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b. If you are also given that mÐR = 60 , find the measure of ÐQTR .