Parallelogram WXYZ and diagonal WY are shown in the diagram below. Which of the following statements best proves that ZXWY 2 ZZYW?

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Section2.2: Indirect Proof
Problem 11E: Which of the following statements would you prove by the indirect method? a In triangle ABC, if...
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Parallelogram WXYZ and diagonal WY are shown in the diagram
below.
Which of the following statements best proves that ZXWY 2
ZZYW?
If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, then alternate
interior angles are congruent.
If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, then alternate
exterior angles are congruent.
O If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, then corresponding
angles are congruent.
If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, then complementary
angles are congruent.
Transcribed Image Text:Parallelogram WXYZ and diagonal WY are shown in the diagram below. Which of the following statements best proves that ZXWY 2 ZZYW? If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, then alternate interior angles are congruent. If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, then alternate exterior angles are congruent. O If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, then corresponding angles are congruent. If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, then complementary angles are congruent.
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