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Two supporting reasons are missing from the proof. Complete the proof by dragging and dropping the appropriate reasons into each of the empty boxes.

Given: m∥n m∠3=120°

Prove: m∠8=60° 



Statements         Reasons
​ m∥nm∠3=120° ​ Given
∠5≅∠3 __________
m∠5=m∠3 Angle Congruence Postulate
m∠5=120° Substitution Property of Equality
m∠8+m∠5=180° Linear Pair Postulate
m∠8+120°=180° ___________
​ m∠8=60° ​ Subtraction Property of Equality 

Answer choices: 

1. Angle Addition Postulate

2. Alternate Interior Angles Theorem

3. Substitution Property of Equality

4. Alternate Exterior Angles Theorem
Two supporting reasons are missing from the proof. Complete the proof by dragging-example-1
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User Leeft
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Answer:

The reason for ∠5≅∠3 is Alternate Interior Angles Theorem and the reason for ∠8+120°=180° is Substitution Property of Equality.

Explanation:

It is given that the lines m and n are parallel to each other. The measure of angle 3 is 120 degree.

From the figure it noticed that the p is a transversal line intersecting the lines m and n.

According to the Alternate Interior Angles Theorem, if a transversal line intersect two parallel lines then the alternate interior angles are same.

By Alternate Interior Angles Theorem


\angle 3\cong \angle 5


\angle 4\cong \angle 6

Therefore, the reason for ∠5≅∠3 is Alternate Interior Angles Theorem.

Since the measure of angle 3 is 120 degree.


\angle 5=120^(\circ)

The angle 5 and 8 lies on a straight line, so by Linear Pair Postulate,


\angle 8+\angle 5=180^(\circ)

Use Substitution Property of Equality and substitute
\angle 5=120^(\circ).


\angle 8+120^(\circ)=180^(\circ)

Using Subtraction Property of Equality


\angle 8=60^(\circ)

Therefore the reason for ∠8+120°=180° is Substitution Property of Equality.

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User Zilore Mumba
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The answer is alternate interior angles theorem and substitution property of equality.

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User Irishgirl
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