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The document outlines a learning activity sheet focused on proving properties of parallelograms through two-column proofs. It includes examples of theorems related to opposite sides and angles being congruent, consecutive angles being supplementary, and the properties of diagonals in a parallelogram. The document provides structured statements and reasons to support each proof, guiding students in their understanding of geometric principles.

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LAS-1-Proving-Properties-of-Parallelogram

The document outlines a learning activity sheet focused on proving properties of parallelograms through two-column proofs. It includes examples of theorems related to opposite sides and angles being congruent, consecutive angles being supplementary, and the properties of diagonals in a parallelogram. The document provides structured statements and reasons to support each proof, guiding students in their understanding of geometric principles.

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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET 1

PROVING PROPERTIES OF PARALLELOGRAM


DIRECTION: Complete the two-column proof.
Example
Prove the theorem: If a quadrilateral is a parallelogram, then opposite sides are congruent.

Given: ABCD is a parallelogram


̅̅̅̅ ≅ 𝐶𝐷
Prove: 𝐴𝐵 ̅̅̅̅ and 𝐵𝐶
̅̅̅̅ ≅ 𝐴𝐷
̅̅̅̅.
Proof:

Statements Reasons
1. Draw ̅̅̅̅
𝐴𝐶 1. Two points determine a line.
2. ABCD is a parallelogram 2. Given
3. ̅̅̅̅
𝐴𝐵 ∥ ̅̅̅̅
𝐶𝐷 and ̅̅̅̅
𝐵𝐶 ∥ ̅̅̅̅
𝐴𝐷 3. Definition of parallelogram
4. ∠BAC ≅ ∠DCA, 4. Parallel-Alternate Exterior Angles Theorem
∠BCA ≅ ∠DAC
5. ̅̅̅̅
𝐴𝐶 ≅ ̅̅̅̅
𝐶𝐴 5. Reflexive Property
6. △ABC ≅ △CDA 6. ASA Congruence Postulate
̅̅̅̅ ≅ 𝐶𝐷
7. 𝐴𝐵 ̅̅̅̅ and 𝐵𝐶
̅̅̅̅ ≅ 𝐴𝐷
̅̅̅̅ 7. CPCTC

START HERE
1. If a quadrilateral is a parallelogram, then opposite angles are congruent.

Given: ABCD is a parallelogram

Prove: ∠A ≅ ∠C

Proof:

Statements Reasons
1. Draw ̅̅̅̅̅
𝐵𝐷
2. ABCD is a parallelogram
3. ̅̅̅̅
𝐴𝐵 ∥ ̅̅̅̅
𝐶𝐷 and ̅̅̅̅
𝐵𝐶 ∥ ̅̅̅̅
𝐴𝐷
4. ∠ABD ≅ ∠CDB,
∠ADB ≅ ∠CBD
̅̅̅̅ ≅ 𝐷𝐵
5. 𝐵𝐷 ̅̅̅̅

6. △DAB ≅ △BCD
7. ∠A ≅ ∠C

2. If a quadrilateral is a parallelogram, then any consecutive angles are supplementary.

Given: ABCD is a parallelogram

Prove: ∠A and ∠B are supplementary

Proof:

Statements Reasons
1. ABCD is a parallelogram
2. ̅̅̅̅
𝐵𝐶 ∥ ̅̅̅̅
𝐴𝐷
3. ∠A and ∠B are supplementary
3. If a quadrilateral is a parallelogram, then either diagonal form two congruent triangles.
(Note: add rows for statements and reasons, when needed)

Given: ABCD is a parallelogram

Prove: DAB ≅ △BCD; △ABC ≅ △CDA

Proof:

Statements Reasons

4. If a quadrilateral is a parallelogram, then diagonal bisect each other.

Given: ABCD is a parallelogram

Prove: ̅̅̅̅
𝐴𝐸 ≅ ̅̅̅̅
𝐸𝐶 and ̅̅̅̅
𝐵𝐸 ≅ ̅̅̅̅
𝐸𝐷. E

Proof:

Statements Reasons

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