Assume that ∠4 ≅ ∠6
∠2 ≅ ∠4 and ∠8 ≅ ∠6 (vertical angles)
∠2 ≅ ∠8
m ll n (alternate interior angles)
**CONTRADICTION**
Therefore, ∠4 and ∠6 are not congruent
Oscar G.
asked 04/30/23Lines m and n are cut by a transversal, as shown in the figure.
Given line m is not parallel to line n, prove ∠4 is not congruent to ∠6 by contradiction. (2 points for the assumption statement, 4 points for the remainder of the proof)
By contradiction, <4 is not congruent to <6, hence let's say ∠4 ≠∠6. Because those angles match, line m // line n. The original assumption cannot be valid because this goes against the information provided, which states that line m is not parallel to line n.
m not parallel, to n. Can prove angle 4 = angle 6.
angle 6 ≠angle 2 because only parallel construction
of m and n would create equal angles. Angle 4= angle 2
because opposite vertex angles equal each other.
therefore, angle 6≠angle 4,, contradiction.
Would this be correct and if not, whats the answer
Assume that ∠4 ≅ ∠6
∠2 ≅ ∠4 and ∠8 ≅ ∠6 (vertical angles)
∠2 ≅ ∠8
m ll n (alternate interior angles)
**CONTRADICTION**
Therefore, ∠4 and ∠6 are not congruent
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