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B. Prove the following by contradiction: 1. If 3x + 2 is odd, then x is odd. 2. If there are two equal angles in a given triangle, then their corresponding opposite sides must be equal.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter5: Similar Triangles

Section5.2: Similar Polygons

Problem 1E: a What is true of any pair of corresponding angles of two similar polygons? b What is true of any...

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