Question

the fence above uses parallel posts ( l ), ( m ), and ( o ) to hold parallel rails ( n ) and ( p ) together. ( angle 8 ) and ( angle 14 ) are consecutive interior angles. what is the transversal?
a. ( o )
b. ( n )
c. ( m )
d. ( p )

Explanation:

A transversal is a line that intersects two or more lines. In this case, \(\angle8\) and \(\angle14\) are consecutive interior angles. Consecutive interior angles are formed when a transversal intersects two parallel lines. Looking at the diagram, the line \(n\) and \(p\) are parallel (the rails). The line \(m\) intersects both \(n\) and \(p\). For \(\angle8\) (on line \(m\) and \(n\)) and \(\angle14\) (on line \(m\) and \(p\)), the line \(m\) is the one that cuts across the two parallel lines \(n\) and \(p\).

Answer:

C. \(m\)