corresponding angle – think letter F

(pronounced ko-ruh-spond)

To remember the meaning of corresponding angle, use the following mnemonic:

The princess corresponded with the frog.

Corresponding angles are pairs of angles that are found in the same relative position on different intersections:

These red angles on the letter F are the same, so when thinking corresponding angles, think of the letter F.

Corresponding angles occur when a transversal line crosses two parallel lines. The pairs of angles formed on the same same of the transversal are the same size. Here are some examples:

The transversal line can be at any angle