alternate angles
In geometry, 'alternate angles' are crucial for understanding the properties of parallel lines intersected by a transversal.
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Definition
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(technical, academic)Pairs of angles formed when a transversal intersects two lines, lying on opposite sides of the transversal.
Example
- When a transversal crosses two parallel lines, alternate angles are always equal.
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(technical, academic)Angles located between two lines and on opposite sides of a transversal.
Example
- Alternate interior angles are equal when the lines are parallel.
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(technical, academic)Angles located outside two lines and on opposite sides of a transversal.
Example
- Alternate exterior angles are congruent when the lines are parallel.
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