Angles in Parallel Lines

To calculate the size of angles inscribed in parallel lines, follow these rules.

A line that crosses a pair of parallel lines is Corresponding angles are equal.
called a transversal.

Hint: look out for an ‘F’ shape with both

angles on the same side of the transversal
Hint: Parallel lines never meet. They are but one angle inside and one outside of the
identified by arrows. pair of parallel lines.

Do not call them ‘F’ angles in the exam.

a=b

Co-interior angles add up to 180⁰ (Also Alternate angles are equal.

known as allied or supplementary angles).

c e

f
d

Hint: look out for a ‘C’ shape with both angles Hint: look out for a ‘Z’ shape with an angle
on the same side of the transversal and inside either side of the transversal but with both
the parallel lines. angles inside the pair of parallel lines.

Do not call them ‘C’ angles in the exam. Do not call them ‘Z’ angles in the exam.

c + d = 180o e=f