If two lines are intersected by a transversal

so that the corresponding angles are congruent, then the lines are parallel.

                                                                                               


/
_____________________1/2____________________ l  
3/4    
______________________5/6_____________________m      
7/8        
/          


1.      1 = 5                                                    1.     Given

2.     /  1 = 4                                                    2.     Vertical Angles are Equal.

3.      5 = 4                                                    3.     Substitution

4.     Lines l and m are parallel.                       4.      Postulate 14:   If Alternate Angles are

                                                                                   equal, then lines are parallel.


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