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(see example 2.)
- name a pair of perpendicular lines.
- is $overline{pr}perpoverline{np}$? explain.
s of angles of the given type. (see example 3.)
- alternate interior
- consecutive interior
Step1: Recall perpendicular - lines definition
Perpendicular lines form a 90 - degree angle. In the given figure, we check the angle between $\overline{PR}$ and $\overline{NP}$.
Step2: Analyze the figure
We can see from the figure that $\overline{PR}$ and $\overline{NP}$ intersect at a right - angle (90 degrees). So, $\overline{PR}\perp\overline{NP}$.
Step3: Recall alternate - interior angles definition
Alternate interior angles are non - adjacent angles that lie between two lines and on opposite sides of a transversal. In the second figure, $\angle3$ and $\angle6$ are alternate interior angles, also $\angle4$ and $\angle5$ are alternate interior angles.
Step4: Recall consecutive - interior angles definition
Consecutive interior angles are non - adjacent angles that lie between two lines and on the same side of a transversal. In the second figure, $\angle3$ and $\angle5$ are consecutive interior angles, also $\angle4$ and $\angle6$ are consecutive interior angles.
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- Yes, $\overline{PR}\perp\overline{NP}$ because they intersect at a 90 - degree angle.
- $\angle3$ and $\angle6$, $\angle4$ and $\angle5$
- $\angle3$ and $\angle5$, $\angle4$ and $\angle6$