Angles formed by parallel lines and a transversal
Parallel lines cut by a transversal make equal angles (corresponding, alternate, vertical) and angles that add to 180° (straight line, co-interior).
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Two parallel lines are cut by a transversal. One angle measures 94°. What is the measure of an angle that is its alternate interior angle?
Answer: 94
Two parallel lines are cut by a transversal. One angle measures 84°. What is the measure of an angle that is on a straight line with it?
Answer: 96
Two parallel lines are cut by a transversal. One angle measures 66°. What is the measure of an angle that is on a straight line with it?
Answer: 114
Tip: Parallel lines cut by a transversal make equal angles (corresponding, alternate, vertical) and angles that add to 180° (straight line, co-interior).
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