Geometry Parallel Lines & Transversals

Question 1

When two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, alternate interior angles are _____.

Accepted Answer

equal

Answer

supplementary

Answer

complementary

Answer

vertical

Question 2

Co-interior angles (same-side interior angles) formed by two parallel lines and a transversal sum to _____.

Accepted Answer

180°

Answer

90°

Answer

270°

Answer

360°

Question 3

Corresponding angles formed when a transversal cuts two parallel lines are _____.

Accepted Answer

congruent

Answer

supplementary

Answer

complementary

Answer

vertical

Question 4

When a transversal intersects two parallel lines, how many pairs of corresponding angles are formed?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

2

Answer

8

Answer

6

Question 5

If one co-interior angle measures 115°, what is the other co-interior angle when the lines are parallel?

Accepted Answer

65°

Answer

115°

Answer

75°

Answer

55°

Question 6

Alternate exterior angles are located _____.

Accepted Answer

outside the parallel lines on opposite sides of the transversal

Answer

between the two parallel lines on the same side of the transversal

Answer

between the two parallel lines on opposite sides of the transversal

Answer

outside the parallel lines on the same side of the transversal

Question 7

If a transversal cuts two lines and the alternate interior angles are NOT equal, then the two lines are _____.

Accepted Answer

not parallel

Answer

parallel

Answer

perpendicular

Answer

congruent