2.4Proving Lines Parallel
Quick Answer
The converses work in reverse: if corresponding angles are congruent, then the lines are parallel. Same for alternate interior, alternate exterior (congruent → parallel), and co-interior (supplementary → parallel).
Essential Question
How do the converses of the parallel line theorems allow us to prove that two lines are parallel from angle information?
Learning Goals
- 1State the converses of the parallel line theorems.
- 2Identify which converse applies to given angle information.
- 3Write two-column proofs to prove lines parallel.
- 4Distinguish between using theorems (parallel → angles) and converses (angles → parallel).
Key Vocabulary
Converse of Corresponding Angles Postulate
If corresponding angles are congruent, then the lines are parallel.
Converse of Alternate Interior Angles Theorem
If alternate interior angles are congruent, then the lines are parallel.
Converse of Co-Interior Angles Theorem
If co-interior angles are supplementary, then the lines are parallel.
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