Transversal angles

In this lesson, we will learn how to explore intersections formed with two lines and a transversal, and understand how to identify vertically opposite angles.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.The definition of a 'parallel line' is...

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Q2.Is it possible to draw a hexagon with three pairs of parallel sides?

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Q3.Is it possible to draw a triangle with a pair of parallel sides?

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Q4.If I draw a pair of lines and they both form a 70 degree angle with the horizontal, are they parallel?

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Q5.If I draw a pair of lines and one line forms a 20 degree angle with the horizontal, and the other forms a 20.01 degree line with the horizontal, are they parallel?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.The definition of a 'parallel line' is...

1/5

Q2.Is it possible to draw a hexagon with three pairs of parallel sides?

2/5

Q3.Is it possible to draw a triangle with a pair of parallel sides?

3/5

Q4.If I draw a pair of lines and they both form a 70 degree angle with the horizontal, are they parallel?

4/5

Q5.If I draw a pair of lines and one line forms a 20 degree angle with the horizontal, and the other forms a 20.01 degree line with the horizontal, are they parallel?

5/5

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Transversal angles

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Q1.The space BETWEEN two lines is called the...

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Q2.The space OUTSIDE two lines is called the...

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Q3.If a third line crosses these two lines, as in the previous questions, this is called the...

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Q4.The point at which two (or more) lines cross is called the...

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Q5.Two lines cross and form an intersection. One of the marked angles is 75 degrees. The vertically opposite angle to 75 degrees would be...

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Transversal angles

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.The space BETWEEN two lines is called the...

1/5

Q2.The space OUTSIDE two lines is called the...

2/5

Q3.If a third line crosses these two lines, as in the previous questions, this is called the...

3/5

Q4.The point at which two (or more) lines cross is called the...

4/5

Q5.Two lines cross and form an intersection. One of the marked angles is 75 degrees. The vertically opposite angle to 75 degrees would be...

5/5

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