Parallel Lines & Related Angles
- Author:
- Tim Brzezinski
- Topic:
- Angles
Recall that a transversal is a line that intersects 2 other lines at 2 distinct points.
In the applet below, the dashed brown line is a transversal that intersects 2 parallel lines.
Take a few minutes to explore the special relationships among the various types of angle pair formed when a transversal intersects PARALLEL LINES.
As you do, be sure to drag the green points around to change the red and/or blue angle measures that appear.
Use your observations to correctly fill in each blank below:
When a transversal intersects PARALLEL LINES, all pairs of corresponding angles are________________________.
When a transversal intersects PARALLEL LINES, all pairs of alternate interior angles are ______________________.
When a transversal intersects PARALLEL LINES, all pairs of alternate exterior angles are ______________________.
When a transversal intersects PARALLEL LINES, all pairs of same-side interior angles are ______________________.
When a transversal intersects PARALLEL LINES, all pairs of same-side exterior angles are ______________________.