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Parallel Lines Cut by a Transversal


If a set of two parallel lines, line L and line M, are crossed or cut by another line,
line N, then line N is called the transversal.

2 1
3 4 L

6 5
7 8 M

At each intersection of the transversal and parallel lines there are four angles –
angles 1, 2, 3, 4 and angles 5, 6, 7, 8. Many of these eight angles are equal.
For example, angles 2, 4, 6, and 8 have the same measurement. Here is why...
The group of angles at each intersection is made up of two pairs of vertical angles,
or opposite angles that share the same vertex (corner point). Each pair of vertical
angles is congruent, or equal.
1 3, angle 1 is congruent to angle 3.
2
1 2 4, angle 2 is congruent to angle 4.
3 L 5 7, angle 5 is congruent to angle 7.
4
6 8, angle 6 is congruent to angle 8.
N
A transversal line cutting through two parallel lines will create multiple pairs of
congruent angles. Here are the names of congruent pairs that can be found:
Corresponding Angles Alternate Interior Angles Alternate Exterior Angles

a b
b
a c

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Parallel Lines Cut By A Transversal

2 1
3 4

6 5
7 8

Decide whether each statement is TRUE or FALSE.

1. 1 and 2 are supplementary angles.

2. 1 and 5 are corresponding angles.

3. 2 and 5 are alternate exterior angles.

4. 4 and 6 are alternate interior angles.

5. 7 and 2 are corresponding angles.

6. 3 and 6 are interior angles on the same side of


the transversal.
7. 3 is congruent to 8.

8. 3 and 7 are corresponding angles.

9. 8 and 2 are alternate exterior angles.

Bonus: If the measure of 6 is 112 , find the missing angle measures.

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