Oscar G.

asked • 04/30/23

Would my answer be correct?

Lines m and n are cut by a transversal, as shown in the figure.


Line l is drawn from the upper left to lower right. Lines m and n are drawn from the upper right to the lower left. Line l intersects line m and lines n. Where line l intersects line m, the angles formed are listed from the top in clockwise order: angle 1, angle 2, angle 3, and angle 4. Where line l intersects line n, the angles formed are listed from the top in clockwise order: angle 5, angle 6, angle 7, and angle 8.


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.


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