If lines s and t are parallel, which pair of angles is supplementary and why?

(1 point)
Responses

∠G
and ∠D
because they are a linear pair
∠G
and ∠D
because they are a linear pair

∠B
and ∠G
because they are consecutive interior angles
∠B
and ∠G
because they are consecutive interior angles

∠A
and ∠D
because they are consecutive exterior angles
∠A
and ∠D
because they are consecutive exterior angles

∠A
and ∠B
because they are corresponding angles

1 answer

If lines \( s \) and \( t \) are parallel, the pair of angles that is supplementary is:

∠A and ∠D because they are consecutive exterior angles.

Consecutive exterior angles formed by a transversal crossing parallel lines are supplementary.

Let's break down the reasoning for the other options:

  • ∠G and ∠D because they are a linear pair: This might be true, but it doesn't explicitly involve the concept of parallel lines and their properties.
  • ∠B and ∠G because they are consecutive interior angles: Consecutive interior angles are actually not supplementary; they are equal in the case of parallel lines.
  • ∠A and ∠B because they are corresponding angles: Corresponding angles are equal, not supplementary.

Therefore, the best choice based on the given options is the one regarding consecutive exterior angles.