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Describe Angles Formed by Transversals
EXAMPLE
1
Describe the relationship between the angles.
a1 and a2
a3 and a4
a5 and a6
a.
b.
c.
3
1
5
6
2
4
Solution
alternate interior angles
a.
alternate exterior angles
b.
same-side interior angles
c.
Auto Racing
Identify Angles Formed by Transversals
EXAMPLE
2
List all pairs of angles that fit the description.
corresponding
a.
alternate exterior
b.
alternate interior
c.
same-side interior
d.
Solution
RACE CAR DESIGN
To maximize the speed of a
corresponding:
a.
race car, the angles of the
a1 and a5
a2 and a6
front and rear wings can be
a3 and a7
a4 and a8
adjusted.
alternate exterior:
b.
a1 and a8
a3 and a6
alternate interior:
c.
a2 and a7
a4 and a5
same-side interior:
d.
a2 and a5
a4 and a7
Top view of car
Describe Angles Formed by Transversals
Describe the relationship between the angles.
a2 and a7
a3 and a5
1
2
1.
2.
3
4
a1 and a5
a4 and a5
3.
4.
5
6
a4 and a8
a4 and a6
5.
6.
7
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Chapter 3 Parallel and Perpendicular Lines