Undergrad Formal proof for the theorem of corresponding angles

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The discussion centers on the need for a formal proof of the theorem of corresponding angles, which is foundational in geometry. The user highlights the circular reasoning present in existing proofs, particularly those from the University of Georgia, which rely on the same side interior angles theorem and the alternate interior angles theorem. The user proposes a potential approach involving the division of intersecting lines into two parts to demonstrate that parallel lines create identical angles. A definitive proof is sought to eliminate reliance on circular logic.

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  • Understanding of basic geometric principles, specifically theorems related to parallel lines.
  • Familiarity with the concepts of corresponding angles and alternate interior angles.
  • Knowledge of logical reasoning and proof techniques in mathematics.
  • Ability to analyze geometric figures and their properties.
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  • Research formal proofs of the corresponding angles theorem in geometry textbooks.
  • Explore the implications of the same side interior angles theorem and its proof structure.
  • Investigate alternative methods for proving theorems in Euclidean geometry.
  • Study the relationship between parallel lines and angle congruence in various geometric contexts.
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Mathematics students, educators, and anyone interested in formal proofs and the foundational principles of geometry will benefit from this discussion.

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Recently I started looking back at some basic mathematical principles, and I started thinking about the theorem of corresponding angles. It's such a basic idea that it seems obvious on an intuitive level, but despite that (or possibly because of that) I can't think of a good way to formally prove it and I haven't been able to find a formal proof online yet either. The closest I have been able to get is this page by the University of Georgia:
http://jwilson.coe.uga.edu/EMAT6680/Dunbar/Math7200/ParallelLines/parallel_corr.htm
the problem is that that proof relies on the same side interior angles theorem,
http://jwilson.coe.uga.edu/EMAT6680/Dunbar/Math7200/ParallelLines/parallel_sameside.htm
their proof for the same side interior angles theorem relies on the alternate interior angles theorem,
http://jwilson.coe.uga.edu/EMAT6680/Dunbar/Math7200/ParallelLines/parallel_altint.htm
and their proof for the alternate interior angles theorem relies on the corresponding angle theorem,
which, ultimately, means that their proof for the corresponding angle theorem relies on circular reasoning.
Does anyone have a proof for or a source with a proof for the corresponding angle theorem?
 
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What I think is that, you can first cut the intersection to two parts, then the two parallel lines will become two exact same figures,which the angle will be the same.
 

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