Vertical angles are a pair of non-adjacent angles formed by the intersection of two lines. When two lines intersect, they form four angles. The pairs of angles opposite each other are called vertical angles. Vertical angles are always congruent, which means they have the same measure.
Let's consider two intersecting lines, line AB and line CD. The angles formed are angle 1, angle 2, angle 3, and angle 4. Angle 1 and angle 3 are vertical angles, as are angle 2 and angle 4. Angle 1 and angle 3 are congruent, as are angle 2 and angle 4.
When working with vertical angles, remember the following key points:
Practice identifying and solving problems involving vertical angles to strengthen your understanding of this concept.