Understanding Transversal
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A transversal is a line that intersects two or more lines, creating angles like corresponding angles.
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Quick Quiz
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Beginner
In the standard diagram, angle 1 is the upper right angle at the first intersection and angle 5 is the upper right angle at the second intersection. If $\angle 1 = 65^\circ$ and line $n$ is a transversal, what is $\angle 5$?
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Real-World Problem
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Intermediate
Teenager Scenario
Imagine you're designing a skateboard ramp that intersects two parallel lines: the ground and a safety railing. If the angle between the ramp and the ground is $30^\circ$, what is the corresponding angle between the ramp and the railing?
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Thinking Challenge
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Think About This
A transversal cuts two parallel streets. If angle 3 (lower left interior) is $120^\circ$, what are the measures of the consecutive interior angles (angle 3 and angle 6)?
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Challenge Quiz
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Advanced
If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, and one of the alternate interior angles is $70^\circ$, what is the measure of the other alternate interior angle?
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