Co-interior

Jargon-Free Definition

Two angles inside parallel lines on the same side of a crossing line.

QCAA/AC9 Definition

A pair of interior angles on the same side of a transversal cutting parallel lines.

Examples of Word Use in School

  • Identify the co-interior angles.
  • Explain why the co-interior angles add to .
  • Use co-interior angles to Solve the missing angle.

Mathematical Definition

When a transversal crosses parallel lines, co-interior angles are supplementary, so their measures sum to .