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BASIC PARALLELOGRAM PROOFS GEOMETRY, FALL 2011, MR. CARLBERG Section 2 (6th period): Due by 2PM Friday, December 23 in Matts mailbox. Section 5 (7th period): Due Friday, December 23 in class. 1. Parallelogram Theorem #1: If a quadrilateral is a parallelogram, then its opposite sides C are congruent. B Given: Parallelogram and . Prove: D A : a) Draw in diagonal so that there are two triangles Hints: 1. Strategy for proving inside the parallelogram. b) Prove these two triangles congruent. c) Use CPCTC. 2. Make sure that you have a statement in your proof that is and with the reason opposite sides of a parallelogram are parallel.

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Parallelogram Theorem #2: If a quadrilateral is a parallelogram, then its opposite angles are congruent. C B Given: Parallelogram Prove: and D A Hint: You are allowed to draw in diagonals and use Parallelogram Theorem #1, as you have already proven it true.

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Parallelogram Theorem #3: If a quadrilateral is a parallelogram, then its diagonals bisect C each other. B Given: Parallelogram E Prove: and . D A Hint: You are allowed to use Parallelogram Theorem #1 and/or Parallelogram Theorem #2, as you have already proven them true.