5. • Write a two column proof
• Given: Transversal t cuts l & n;
l
• Prove:
t; l // n
t n
l
n
1
2
t
6. Proof
Statement
Reason
1. Transversal t cuts
l & n; l t; l // n
2. m 1 90
1. Given
2. Def of perpendicular
lines
3. Corresponding Angle
postulate
4. Substitution prop. Of =
5. Def of perpendicular
lines
3. m 1 m 2
4. m 2 90
5. t
n
7. Proof
Statement
Reason
1. Transversal t cuts
l & n; l t; l // n
2. m 1 90
1. Given
2. Def of perpendicular
lines
3. Corresponding Angle
postulate
4. Substitution prop. Of =
5. Def of perpendicular
lines
3. m 1 m 2
4. m 2 90
5. t
n