Corresponding Angles

In geometry, pairs of angles can relate to each other in several ways. In this lesson we will explain corresponding angles.

Corresponding Angles

When a line intersects a pair of parallel lines corresponding angles are formed. Corresponding angles are equal to each other.

One way to find the corresponding angles is to draw a letter F on the diagram. The letter F can also be facing the other way.

In the above diagram, d and h are corresponding angles.

There many other corresponding pairs of angles in the diagram:

            b and f ; c and g ; a and e.

Example:

In the following diagram, all the lines shown are straight lines. Line m is parallel to line n. List a pair of corresponding angle.

Solution:

d and h are corresponding angles.

The following video explains more about correponding angles:

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