Transversal
a line that intersects two coplanar lines in two different points
A transversal is a line that intersects two or more other lines in a plane. When a transversal intersects two parallel lines, it creates various angles. The angles created by a transversal are classified as alternate interior angles, alternate exterior angles, corresponding angles, vertical angles, and consecutive interior angles.
– Alternate interior angles: These are the angles on opposite sides of the transversal and inside the two parallel lines. These angles are congruent if the parallel lines are cut by the transversal.
– Alternate exterior angles: These are the angles on opposite sides of the transversal and outside the two parallel lines. These angles are congruent if the parallel lines are cut by the transversal.
– Corresponding angles: These are pairs of angles that are in the same relative position with respect to the transversal and the two parallel lines. Corresponding angles are congruent if the parallel lines are cut by the transversal.
– Vertical angles: These are opposite angles formed when two lines intersect. Vertical angles are congruent to each other.
– Consecutive interior angles: These are pairs of angles on the same side of the transversal and inside the two parallel lines. Consecutive interior angles are supplementary to each other (their sum is 180 degrees).
Understanding the properties of transversals and their angles is essential in geometry and helps in finding missing angles and proving theorems related to parallel lines.
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