Opposite Angles
Definition of Opposite Angles

• When two lines intersect, four angles are formed. The angles that are directly opposite to each other are called Opposite Angles.

More about Opposite Angles

• Opposite angles are also called vertically opposite angles.
• Opposite angles are always non-adjacent.
• When two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, 8 angles or 4 pairs of opposite angles are formed.

Example of Opposite Angles

• In the given figure, the lines l and p intersect each other and form four angles. Among these angles, ∠1 and ∠3, ∠2 and ∠4 are opposite angles.

Solved Example on Opposite Angles

Find the pairs of opposite angles in the given figure.

Choices:
A. (a, b), (c, d), (e, f), (g, h)
B. (a, e), (b, f), (c, g), (d, h)
C. (a, c), (b, d), (e, g), (f, h)
D. (a, d), (b, c), (e, h), (f, g)
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Step 1: When two lines intersect, four angles are formed. The angles that are directly opposite to each other are called opposite angles.
Step 2: From the figure, two lines PQ and RS are cut by the transversal TU forming eight angles.
Step 3: So, (a, c), (b, d), (e, g), (f, h) are opposite angles.

Related Terms for Opposite Angles

• Adjacent Angles
• Intersect
• Line
• Transversal

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