3. Theorem 2-7 If two angles are supplements of congruent angles (or of the same angle), then the two angles are congruent.
4. Given: 1 and 2 are supplementary; 3 and 4 are supplementary 2 4 Prove: 1 3 Statements Reasons 1. 1 and 2 are supplementary; 3 and 4 are supplementary 1. Given 2. m 1 + m 2 = 180; m 3 + m 4 = 180 2. Definition of supplementary angles 3. m 1 + m 2 = m 3 + m 4 3. Substitution 4. 2 4, or m 2 = m 4 4. Given, Definition of 5. m 1 = m 3, or 1 3 5. Subtraction Prop of =, Definition of 1 2 3 4
5. Theorem 2-8 If two angles are complements of congruent angles (or of the same angle), then the two angles are congruent.