Geometry Name: Proof Worksheet (3) Date: 1. Given: ∠3 ≅ ∠4 ... - Free Printable

Let’s solve each proof step-by-step using geometric reasoning, including definitions, postulates, and theorems.

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Problem 1

Given: ∠3 ≅ ∠4
Prove: ∠1 ≅ ∠2

Diagram Notes:
- Points A and B lie on a straight line (transversal).
- Triangle ABC sits above the line AB.
- ∠3 is at vertex A, inside triangle ABC.
- ∠4 is at vertex B, inside triangle ABC.
- ∠1 is the angle adjacent to ∠3 at point A (on the left side of the line).
- ∠2 is the angle adjacent to ∠4 at point B (on the right side of the line).

So, ∠1 and ∠3 are linear pairs → they form a straight line → so ∠1 + ∠3 = 180°
Similarly, ∠2 + ∠4 = 180° (linear pair)

Proof:

| Statement | Reason |
|------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|
| 1. ∠3 ≅ ∠4 | Given |
| 2. ∠1 + ∠3 = 180° | Definition of linear pair |
| 3. ∠2 + ∠4 = 180° | Definition of linear pair |
| 4. ∠1 = 180° - ∠3 | Subtraction property of equality |
| 5. ∠2 = 180° - ∠4 | Subtraction property of equality |
| 6. ∠1 = 180° - ∠4 | Substitute ∠3 with ∠4 (from #1) |
| 7. ∠1 = ∠2 | Transitive property / substitution |

✔ Therefore, ∠1 ≅ ∠2

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Problem 2

Given: ∠1 ≅ ∠4
Prove: ∠2 ≅ ∠3

Diagram Notes:
- Two lines intersect a horizontal transversal.
- Angles 1 and 2 are vertical angles? Actually, looking at standard diagrams like this, it appears we have two lines crossing a transversal — forming alternate interior or corresponding angles.
- But more likely: ∠1 and ∠2 are vertical angles? Wait — let’s interpret carefully.

Actually, in typical geometry worksheets like this, when you see:

```
/ \
/ \
/ \
/_______\
1 2 3 4
```

...it usually means two lines cross a transversal, and angles 1 & 4 are on opposite sides, possibly corresponding or alternate exterior.

But since ∠1 and ∠4 are given congruent, and we’re to prove ∠2 ≅ ∠3 — and if ∠1 and ∠2 are vertical, ∠3 and ∠4 are vertical — then:

Assume:
- ∠1 and ∠2 are vertical angles → so ∠1 ≅ ∠2 (Vertical Angle Theorem)
- ∠3 and ∠4 are vertical angles → so ∠3 ≅ ∠4 (Vertical Angle Theorem)
- Given: ∠1 ≅ ∠4
- Then by transitivity: ∠2 ≅ ∠1 ≅ ∠4 ≅ ∠3 → so ∠2 ≅ ∠3

Proof:

| Statement | Reason |
|------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|
| 1. ∠1 ≅ ∠4 | Given |
| 2. ∠1 ≅ ∠2 | Vertical Angle Theorem |
| 3. ∠3 ≅ ∠4 | Vertical Angle Theorem |
| 4. ∠2 ≅ ∠1 ≅ ∠4 ≅ ∠3 | Transitive Property |
| 5. ∠2 ≅ ∠3 | Therefore |

✔ Therefore, ∠2 ≅ ∠3

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Problem 3

Given: ∠1 ≅ ∠3
Prove: ∠2 is supplementary to ∠3

Diagram Notes:
- Point A is the vertex where three rays meet: one going left to C, one going right to T, and one going up-right.
- ∠1 is between ray AC and the upward ray.
- ∠2 is between the upward ray and ray AT.
- ∠3 is an angle at point T — likely formed by ray TA and another ray going upward/right.

Wait — re-examining: It looks like rays from A go to C and T, and there’s a separate angle at T labeled ∠3. So perhaps we need to consider that ∠1 and ∠2 are adjacent angles forming a straight line?

Actually, looking again — the diagram probably shows:

- At point A: rays to C, to T, and a third ray (maybe vertical) — but more likely, ∠1 and ∠2 are adjacent angles that together form a straight angle (180°), because they appear to be on a straight line.

But the problem says “∠2 is supplementary to ∠3” — meaning ∠2 + ∠3 = 180°.

Given ∠1 ≅ ∠3, and if ∠1 + ∠2 = 180° (linear pair), then:

Proof:

| Statement | Reason |
|------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|
| 1. ∠1 ≅ ∠3 | Given |
| 2. ∠1 + ∠2 = 180° | Linear Pair Postulate (if they form a straight line) |
| 3. ∠3 + ∠2 = 180° | Substitute ∠1 with ∠3 (since they're congruent) |
| 4. ∠2 and ∠3 are supplementary | Definition of supplementary angles |

✔ Therefore, ∠2 is supplementary to ∠3

*(Note: This assumes ∠1 and ∠2 are adjacent and form a straight line — which is implied by the diagram layout.)*

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Problem 4

Given: ∠4 ≅ ∠6
Prove: ∠5 ≅ ∠6

Diagram Notes:
- Two parallel horizontal lines cut by a transversal.
- ∠4 and ∠5 are vertical angles? Or adjacent?
- Standard labeling: When a transversal cuts two parallel lines, angles are labeled as:
- ∠4 and ∠6 are corresponding angles? Or alternate interior?

Looking at common diagrams:

- ∠4 and ∠5 are vertical angles → so ∠4 ≅ ∠5 (Vertical Angle Theorem)
- Given: ∠4 ≅ ∠6
- Therefore, ∠5 ≅ ∠6 (Transitive Property)

Proof:

| Statement | Reason |
|------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|
| 1. ∠4 ≅ ∠6 | Given |
| 2. ∠4 ≅ ∠5 | Vertical Angle Theorem |
| 3. ∠5 ≅ ∠6 | Transitive Property |

✔ Therefore, ∠5 ≅ ∠6

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## ✔ Final Answers Summary:

1. ∠1 ≅ ∠2 — Proven via linear pairs and substitution.
2. ∠2 ≅ ∠3 — Proven via vertical angles and transitivity.
3. ∠2 is supplementary to ∠3 — Proven via linear pair and substitution.
4. ∠5 ≅ ∠6 — Proven via vertical angles and transitivity.

All proofs rely on basic geometric postulates: linear pairs sum to 180°, vertical angles are congruent, and transitive/substitution properties of equality.

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