Corresponding Angles

When two lines are crossed by another line (called the Transversal):

The angles in matching corners are called Corresponding Angles.

corresponding angles

In this example a and e are corresponding angles

Also:
b and f are corresponding angles
c and g are corresponding angles
d and h are corresponding angles

corresponding angles

Parallel Lines

When the two lines being crossed are Parallel Lines the Corresponding Angles are equal.

(Click on "Corresponding Angles" to have them highlighted for you.)

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