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Angles in Parallel Lines

Revise Angles in Parallel Lines in Geometry & Measures for GCSE Mathematics with 12 exam-style questions and 3 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still pick up marks when it appears in mixed-topic papers.

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The Transversal Detective

Introduction 2

The Three Key Rules

Key Facts 3

How to Find Missing Angles

Deep Dive 4

Worked Example 1: Corresponding Angles

Notes 5

Worked Example 2: Alternate Angles

Notes 6

Worked Example 3: Co-interior Angles

Notes 7

Common Mistakes

Notes 8

Practice Questions

Notes

Sample Flashcards

Alternate Angles

Z-shape on parallel lines, equal

Co-interior Angles

C-shape on parallel lines, add to 180°

Sample Questions

Two parallel lines are cut by a transversal. Which statement about alternate angles is correct?

A. Alternate angles add up to 180°
B. Alternate angles are equal
C. Alternate angles add up to 90°
D. Alternate angles are supplementary

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State the THREE angle rules that apply when a transversal crosses two parallel lines. For each rule, state whether the angles are equal or supplementary.

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