Triangle A B C is shown with its exterior angles. Line B A extends through point D. Line A B extends through point E. Line A C extends through point F.

Triangle X Y Z is shown.

Triangle Q R S is shown. Line R Q extends through point P. Angle Q S R is 35 degrees. Angle S R Q is 58 degrees. Exterior angle S Q P is x degrees.

Given: Lines y and z are parallel, and ABC forms a triangle.Prove: m∠5 + m∠2 + m∠6 = 180° Statements Reasons1.ABC is a triangle1.given2.y ∥ z2.given3.∠1 ≅ ∠5; ∠3 ≅ ∠63.?4.m∠1 = m∠5; m∠3 = m∠64.def. ≅5.m∠1 + m∠2 + m∠3 = m∠LAM5.∠ addition postulate6.m∠1 + m∠2 + m∠3 = 180°6.def. straight angle7.m∠5 + m∠2 + m∠6 = 180°7.substitutionWhich could be the missing reason in Step 3?

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