Pearson Geometry Common Core, 2011
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1. Lines and Angles
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Exercise 59 Page 146

Review the definitions of the types of angles pairs that can be formed by a transversal.

alternate exterior angles

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To determine what type of relationship the pair of highlighted angles has, we should consider the types of angles pairs that can be formed by a transversal. Let's examine the given angles ∠ 4 and ∠ 5.

From the diagram, we can see that the angles ∠ 4 and ∠ 5 are both exterior. Moreover, they lie on the opposite side of the transversal. They must be alternate exterior angles.