Name:
Parallel Lines Cut By A Transversal
Graphic Organizer
Definition
Transversal
A transversal is a line that intersects
two or more lines at different points
Corresponding Angles
Two angles that lie on the same side of
the transversal in the same position
(same place, different line)
Vertical Angles
Two angles across from each other
Diagram
Measures
Angle Pairs either
supplementary or
congruent
CONGRUENT
CONGRUENT
Alternate Interior Angles
Angles inside the parallel lines that are
on opposite sides of the transversal
CONGRUENT
Alternate Exterior Angles
Angles outside the parallel lines that are
on opposite sides of the transversal
CONGRUENT
Linear Pair
Two angles that create a straight line
SUPPLEMENTARY
(add up to 180°)
Same Side (Consecutive) Interior Angles
Angles inside the parallel lines that are
on the same side of the transversal
SUPPLEMENTARY
(add up to 180°)
Same Side (Consecutive) Exterior
Angles
Angles outside the parallel lines that are
on the same side of the transversal
SUPPLEMENTARY
(add up to 180°)