Parallel Lines & Transversals - Angle Relationships

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What are parallel lines?

Back

Parallel lines are lines in a plane that never meet. They are always the same distance apart and have the same slope.

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What is a transversal?

Back

A transversal is a line that crosses at least two other lines in the same plane.

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What are corresponding angles?

Back

Corresponding angles are pairs of angles that are in similar positions at each intersection where a transversal crosses two lines.

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What are alternate interior angles?

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Alternate interior angles are pairs of angles that are on opposite sides of the transversal and inside the two lines.

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What are alternate exterior angles?

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Alternate exterior angles are pairs of angles that are on opposite sides of the transversal and outside the two lines.

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What are vertical angles?

Back

Vertical angles are the angles opposite each other when two lines cross. They are always equal.

Front

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

Back

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?

Back

The alternate interior angles are equal.

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If angle 1 is 154°, what is the measure of angle 5 if lines are parallel?

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Angle 5 is 154° because they are corresponding angles.

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If angle 6 is 154°, what is the measure of angle 2 if lines are parallel?

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Angle 2 is 26° because it is an alternate interior angle.