Lesson 2 - 5

Proving Lines
Parallel
Lesson 2-5: Proving Lines Parallel

Proving Lines Parallel - Postulates & Theorems

If two lines are cut by a transversal and corresponding

angles are congruent, then the lines are parallel.

Lesson 2-5: Proving Lines Parallel

Proving Lines Parallel - Postulates &Theorems

If two lines are cut by a transversal and alternate

interior angles are congruent, then the lines are parallel.
A

Lesson 2-5: Proving Lines Parallel

Proving Lines Parallel - Postulates &Theorems

If two lines are cut by a transversal and consecutive

interior angles are supplementary, then the lines are
parallel.
A

Lesson 2-5: Proving Lines Parallel

Proving Lines Parallel - Postulates &Theorems

If two lines are cut by a transversal and consecutive

exterior angles are supplementary, then the lines are
parallel.
A

Lesson 2-5: Proving Lines Parallel

Examples: Proving Lines Parallel

Find the value of x which will make lines a and lines b parallel.
2.
a
1.
a

3x

3.

2x
b

60

4.

a
(x-20)
b
Answers:

70

1. 20

80

a
3x
b

60

2. 50 3. 90 4. 20
Lesson 2-5: Proving Lines Parallel

Ways to Prove Two Lines Parallel

Show that corresponding angles are equal.
Show that alternative interior angles are equal.
Show that consecutive interior angles are
supplementary.
Show that consecutive exterior angles are
supplementary.
In a plane, show that the lines are perpendicular to the
same line.

Lesson 2-5: Proving Lines Parallel