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🔹 Section 1: Vertical Angles Proof

#### Problem Setup
You’re given two intersecting lines forming vertical angles (like an "X"). For example:
- Lines AB and CD intersect at point E.
- ∠AEC and ∠DEB are vertical angles.
- You're asked to prove that vertical angles are congruent.

#### Proof Steps (Typical)

| Statement | Reason |
|---------|--------|
| 1. Lines AB and CD intersect at E | Given |
| 2. ∠AEC and ∠DEB are vertical angles | Definition of vertical angles |
| 3. ∠AEC + ∠CEB = 180° | Linear pair postulate (adjacent angles on a straight line) |
| 4. ∠DEB + ∠CEB = 180° | Same reason |
| 5. ∠AEC + ∠CEB = ∠DEB + ∠CEB | Substitution from steps 3 & 4 |
| 6. ∠AEC = ∠DEB | Subtract ∠CEB from both sides (Subtraction Property) |

✔ Conclusion: Vertical angles are congruent.

> 📌 This is a standard proof using linear pairs and substitution.

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🔹 Section 2: Triangle Angle Sum Theorem Proof

#### Problem Setup
You're given a triangle ABC, with a line drawn parallel to one side (say, through vertex A), creating alternate interior angles.

#### Goal: Prove that the sum of the interior angles of a triangle is 180°.

#### Proof Steps (Typical)

| Statement | Reason |
|---------|--------|
| 1. Triangle ABC | Given |
| 2. Draw line DE through A, parallel to BC | Construction |
| 3. ∠DAB ≅ ∠ABC | Alternate interior angles |
| 4. ∠EAC ≅ ∠ACB | Alternate interior angles |
| 5. ∠DAB + ∠BAC + ∠EAC = 180° | Straight angle (line DE) |
| 6. ∠ABC + ∠BAC + ∠ACB = 180° | Substitution (steps 3 & 4) |

✔ Conclusion: The sum of the angles in triangle ABC is 180°.

> 📌 This uses properties of parallel lines and transversals.

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🔹 Section 3: Another Vertical Angles Problem (with Diagram)

This often includes a diagram where two lines cross, and you must find missing angle measures.

#### Example Problem:
- ∠1 = 50°
- Find ∠2, ∠3, ∠4

#### Solution:
- ∠2 = 180° – 50° = 130° (linear pair)
- ∠3 = 50° (vertical angle to ∠1)
- ∠4 = 130° (vertical angle to ∠2)

> ✔ Use: Vertical angles are equal; adjacent angles on a line add to 180°.

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🔹 How to Fill in the Table (Statements & Reasons)

For any proof, follow this pattern:

| Statement | Reason |
|----------|--------|
| 1. Given information | Given |
| 2. Identify relationships (linear pairs, vertical angles, etc.) | Definitions or Postulates |
| 3. Use algebra or substitution | Properties of equality |
| 4. Conclude what’s needed | Conclusion based on logic |

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✔ Tips for Solving These Problems:

1. Label the diagram clearly.
2. Identify known facts: Given, definitions, postulates.
3. Use definitions:
- Vertical angles: opposite angles formed by intersecting lines → congruent.
- Linear pair: adjacent angles forming a straight line → sum to 180°.
- Triangle angle sum: always 180°.
4. Work step-by-step, justifying each statement.
5. Look for substitutions when angles are equal or sums are known.

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