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GCSE Mathematics · key term
A line that crosses two or more other lines.
Used by AQA, Edexcel and OCR
Specification G3 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3
A line that crosses two or more other lines at different points.
Revise: Alternate and Corresponding Angles on Parallel LinesImagine two parallel lines crossed by a third straight line, called a transversal. This makes two intersections and eight angles. The parallel lines are often marked with matching arrows in a diagram.
Specification G3 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3
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Imagine two straight, parallel lines crossed by a third line, called a transversal. The crossings create pairs of angles at different points. Because the parallel lines run in the same direction, the transversal meets each at the same angle.
Specification 8.03c · Paper 1 (Foundation), Paper 2 (Foundation), Paper 3 (Foundation), Paper 4 (Higher), Paper 5 (Higher), Paper 6 (Higher)
Revise: Parallel Line AnglesThe crossing line is called a transversal. In a diagram, matching arrow marks on two lines show that they are parallel; their appearance alone is not proof.