Transversals

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What is a transversal?

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A transversal is a line that intersects two or more lines at distinct points.

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Name the transversal in the following scenario: If lines p and q are intersected by line r, what is the transversal?

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Line r is the transversal.

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What are corresponding angles?

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Corresponding angles are pairs of angles that are in the same position on two different lines cut by a transversal.

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What are alternate interior angles?

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Alternate interior angles are pairs of angles that lie between two lines on opposite sides of a transversal.

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What are alternate exterior angles?

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Alternate exterior angles are pairs of angles that lie outside two lines on opposite sides of a transversal.

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What are consecutive interior angles (same side interior)?

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Consecutive interior angles are pairs of angles that lie on the same side of the transversal and between the two lines.

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If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, what can be said about the corresponding angles?

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The corresponding angles are equal.

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If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, what can be said about the alternate interior angles?

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The alternate interior angles are equal.

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If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, what can be said about the consecutive interior angles?

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The consecutive interior angles are supplementary (add up to 180 degrees).

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How can you identify a transversal in a diagram?

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A transversal can be identified as the line that crosses two or more other lines.