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or postulates apply. Construct auxiliary lines or angles if necessary. Use congruence and similarity theorems to relate figures. Real-World Contexts Many theorems in Geometry Larson have practical applications, from engineering to architecture, where understanding

n measure. Proof Sketch: Using supplementary angles and linear pairs, one can prove that vertical angles are congruent. 2. The Corresponding Angles Postulate (Theorem) Statement: When a transversal crosses two parallel lines, the corresponding angles are congruent. Significan