In figure 2.19, if ∠ a≅ ∠ b then prove that line L ∥ line M.
∠ a≅ ∠ b
To find: line L ∥ line M
Construction: extend C in figure.
∠ a≅ ∠ b (given)
∠ b≅ ∠ c (vertically opposite angle)
∠ a ≅ ∠ c (if whenever an element A is related to an element B and B is related to an element C then A is also related to c that is called transitivity)
But they form a pair of corresponding angle that are congruent.
∴ line L ∥ line M (hence proved).