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The Alternate Interior Angles Theorem
The most significant property of alternate interior angles relates to parallel lines:
If a transversal intersects two parallel lines, then the alternate interior angles are congruent (equal in measure).
The following diagram shows some examples of alternate interior angles. Scroll down the page for more examples and solutions.
Geometry Worksheets
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Converse of the Alternate Interior Angles Theorem
The converse of this theorem is also true and is used to prove that lines are parallel:
If two lines are intersected by a transversal and a pair of alternate interior angles are congruent, then the two lines are parallel.
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Alternate Interior Angles
This video describes alternate interior angles are and their relationship with parallel lines.
Corresponding Angles and Same-Side Interior Angles
How to use alternate interior angles to find the measures of angles?
How to Find an Angle Using Alternate Interior Angles?
Alternate Interior Angles - Proof
A proof of the common geometric theorem showing that when lines are parallel, alternate interior angles are congruent.
Proof: Alternate Interior Angles Converse
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