Plan: ZPOR is a Right Angle
Given: ZPOR is a right angle
Prove: ZPOS and ZSOR are complementary
Statements
- ZPQR is a right angle
- m/POR = 90°
- ZPOS and ZSOR are complementary
Reasons
- Given
- Given
- Definition of a Right Angle
Plan: Angle Pair Relationships
Given: <2 23 21 and 22 form a linear pair
Prove: 21 and 23 are supplementary
Statements
- 21 and 22 form a right angle
- 21 and 22 are complementary
- m1 m/3 = 90°
- 21 and 23 are complementary
Reasons
- Given
- Definition of a Right Angle
- Definition of complementary
- Complement Theorem
Plan: ZRSU≈ ZVST
Given: ZRSU≈ ZVST
Prove: ZRSV≈ ZUST
Statements
- ZRSU ZVST
- m/RSU = m/VST
- m/RSU+mZUSV=mZRSV
- m<VST+m<U$V=mZUST
- ZRSV ZUST
Reasons
- Given
- Definition of Congruence
- Angle Addition Postulate
- Transitive Property
- Definition of Complementary Angle
Given: BE bisects ZABD BD bisects ZEBC
Prove: ZABE≈ ZDBC
Statements
- BE bisects ZABD
- ZABE ZEBD
- BD bisects ZEBC
- ZEBD ZDBC
- ZABEZDBC
Reasons
- Given
- Definition of an Angle Bisector
- Given
- Definition of an Angle Bisector
- Transitive Property
Plan: Angle Pair Relationships
Given: 21 and 22 are complementary, 23 and 24 are complementary
Prove: 2124
Statements
- 2124
- M21 m2 4
- 44 and 45 form a linear pair
- 24 and 25 are supplementary
- 24+25= 180
- 21+25= 180
- 21 and 25 are supplementary
Reasons
- Given
- Definition of Congruence
- Linear Pair Therou
- Definition of Supplementary Angles
- Substitution Property
- Definition of Supplementary Angles
- Transitive Property
Given: KM bisects ZJKL
Prove: m/MKL = m/JKL
Statements
- KM bisects ZJKL
- m/JKM = m/MKL
- m/JKM + m/MKL = m/JKL
- m/MKL + m/MKL = m/JKL
- 2m/MKL = m/JKL
- mZMKL = m/JKL
Reasons
- Given
- Angle Addition Postulate
- Reasoning
- Simplify
- Division Property
In summary, angle proofs are used to demonstrate the relationships between different angles in geometric figures. It involves stating the given information, providing the missing statements and reasons, and proving the desired angle relationships. By understanding the concepts and utilizing the appropriate reasoning, angle proofs help in drawing conclusions and drawing logical and accurate inferences in geometry. High school students can benefit from practicing geometry angle proofs using worksheets with answers and examples to enhance their skills in geometric proofs and drawing conclusions based on given information.