Mathematics — first biennium · Lesson
With two parallel lines cut by a transversal, angle position determines whether the angles are equal or supplementary.
Prerequisites: Angles and fundamental relations
Goal: Use angle relations created by parallel lines and a transversal.
In this lesson: Use angle relations created by parallel lines and a transversal.
New concept: When two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, alternate interior angles are equal; same-side interior angles are supplementary, so their sum is 180°.
How to proceed: First identify the angle positions relative to the transversal; only then choose equality or supplementary relation.
You can already assume: Angles and fundamental relations.
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First identify the angle positions relative to the transversal; only then choose equality or supplementary relation.
Data / situation: Two parallel lines are cut by a transversal. One alternate interior angle measures 57°.
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