Parallel Lines (Edexcel GCSE Maths): Flashcards

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Parallel Lines
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What are parallel lines?

Lines that never meet, always same distance apart

How are parallel lines shown in diagrams?

Small arrows on the lines

What is a transversal?

A straight line that crosses two parallel lines

Angle sizes from transversal on parallel lines

Only two different sizes

Vertically opposite angles property

Always equal

Alternate angles property

Always equal

Shape pattern for alternate angles

Z-shape

Allied angles add up to

180°180°

Shape pattern for allied angles

C-shape or U-shape

Corresponding angles property

Always equal

Shape pattern for corresponding angles

F-shape

Opposite angles in a parallelogram

Equal

Adjacent angles in parallelogram add to

180°180°

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