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Complete the two-column proof. Identify the reason that supports each statement. Type the letter of your answer in each blank.

Given:   VW ¯ YZ ¯
VW ¯ WX ¯
YZ ¯ ZX ¯
WX ¯ ZX ¯
Prove:   ΔVWXΔYZX

Reasons:
a. SAS Congruence Postulate
b. Given
c. Definition of perpendicular segments
d. Any two right angles are congruent.

Proof:
Statements Reasons
1.
VW ¯ YZ ¯
VW ¯ WX ¯
YZ ¯ ZX ¯
1. Given
2.
VWX is a right angle.
YZX is a right angle.
2.
3.
VWXYZX
3.
4.
WX ¯ ZX ¯
4.
5.
ΔVWXΔYZX
5.



Given:   MA ¯ || IE ¯
MA ¯ IE ¯
Prove:   ΔMARΔEIR.

Reasons:
a. SAA Congruence Postulate
b. Alternate Interior Angles Theorem
c. Vertical Angles Theorem
d. Given

Proof:
Statements Reasons
1.
MA ¯ || IE ¯
MA ¯ IE ¯
1.
2.
MRAIRE
2.
3.
ME
3.
4.
ΔMARΔEIR
4.
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