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Question 417789: How to you prove that if a transverse intersects two parallel lines, then the alternate angles are congruent? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! http://www.themathpage.com/abooki/propi-29-30.htm
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Euclid uses an indirect proof for this Theorem.
The proof of the Theorem is based on the assumption
that parallel lines never neet.
Non-Euclidean geometry does not accept this assumption.
Non-Euclidean applies to lines on the earth.
Euclidean applies to lines on a plane.
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See the following site:
http://www.themathpage.com/abooki/propi-29-30.htm
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Stan H.
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