Lines and Angles

5.1 Introduction

We have learnt about the lines and angles, a line segment have two end points and an angle is formed when lines or line segments meet.

If we extend the two end points in either direction endlessly, we get a line.

As we know angles are the corners are formed when two lines or line segments intersect at a point.

5.2 Related Angles

Complementary Angles

When the sum of the measures of two angles is 90°, the angles are called complementary angles.

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Adjacent angles have a common vertex and a common arm but no common interior points.

A linear pair is a pair of adjacent angles whose non-common sides are opposite rays.

When two lines intersect, the vertically opposite angles so formed are equal.

5.4 Pairs of Lines

When if there are two lines and those two lines l and m intersect if they have a point in common. This common point O is their point of intersection.

If a line that intersects two or more lines at distinct points is called a transversal.

If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, each pair of corresponding angles are equal in measure.

If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, each pair of alternate interior angles are equal.

If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, then each pair of interior angles on the same side of the transversal are supplementary.

5.4 Checking for Parallel Lines

When a transversal cuts two lines, such that pairs of corresponding angles are equal, then the lines have to be parallel.

When a transversal cuts two lines, such that pairs of alternate interior angles are equal, the lines have to be parallel.

When a transversal cuts two lines, such that pairs of interior angles on the same side of the transversal are supplementary, the lines have to be parallel.