Kammie made two mistakes in the proof below.
Given: 4P and 4Q are complementary angles
Given: m&P= 35- Prove: m4Q = 55°
35
55
Statement
Reason
1. m4P and m4Q are complimentary angles. 1. Given
2. m&P= 35°
3. m4P+m4Q=90-
4. 35-m4Q=90-
5. m4Q = 55°
2. Substitution Property of equality.
3. Definition of complimentary angles.
Given
4.
5.
Subtraction Property of Equality.
In the first sentence, identify what she is trying to prove.
. In the second sentence, identify the mistake that is made