Parallel Lines Cut by a Transversal-WBVG

Front

What are parallel lines?

Back

Lines in a plane that never meet and are always the same distance apart.

Front

What is a transversal?

Back

A line that intersects two or more lines at different points.

Front

What are corresponding angles?

Back

Angles that are in the same position on two parallel lines cut by a transversal.

Front

Identify a pair of corresponding angles in the diagram.

Back

Angles 2 and 6.

Front

What are alternate interior angles?

Back

Angles that are on opposite sides of the transversal and inside the two lines.

Front

Identify a pair of alternate interior angles in the diagram.

Back

Angles 4 and 5.

Front

What are consecutive interior angles?

Back

Angles that are on the same side of the transversal and inside the two lines.

Front

Identify a pair of consecutive interior angles in the diagram.

Back

Angles 4 and 5.

Front

What is the relationship between corresponding angles when parallel lines are cut by a transversal?

Back

They are equal.

Front

What is the relationship between alternate interior angles when parallel lines are cut by a transversal?

Back

They are equal.