Lesson 5.3

Congruent Angles Associated with Parallel

Lines

Parallel Postulate: Through a point not on a line, there is exactly one parallel to the given line.

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Notice the special tick marks ( ) used to designate parallel lines.

Six Theorems About Parallel Lines

If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, then• Each pair of alternate interior angles are

congruent

• Each pair of alternate exterior angles are congruent

• Each pair of corresponding angles are congruent

• Each pair of interior angles on the same side of the transversal are supplementary

• Each pair of exterior angles on the same side of the transversal are supplementary.

Solve

Since alt. int. s are , 3x + 5 = 2x + 10 x + 5 = 10 x = 5

3(5) + 5 = 20Because vertical s are , m1 = 20.

1.FA ║ DE2. A D3.FA DE4.AB CD5.AC BD6.ΔFAC ΔEDB7. F E

1.Given2.║ lines → alt. int. s 3.Given4.Given5.Addition Property (BC to

step 4)

6.SAS (3, 2, 5)

7.CPCTC

Using the Parallel Postulate, draw m parallel to a.

2 & 3 are congruent (alt. int. s are ) 3 = 40°

4 & 5 are supplementary. 4 = 80°

1 = 40° + 80° = 120°

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