Parallel lines cut by a transversal

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What are parallel lines?

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Lines in a plane that never meet and are always the same distance apart.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What is a transversal?

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A line that intersects two or more lines at different points.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What are alternate interior angles?

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Angles that are on opposite sides of the transversal and inside the two lines.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What are corresponding angles?

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Angles that are in the same position at each intersection where a transversal crosses two lines.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What are vertical angles?

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Angles that are opposite each other when two lines intersect.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What is the relationship between alternate interior angles when two parallel lines are cut by a transversal?

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They are congruent.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the relationship between corresponding angles when two parallel lines are cut by a transversal?

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They are congruent.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the relationship between supplementary angles?

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They add up to 180°.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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If angle 3 measures 38°, what is the measure of angle 5 if lines are parallel?

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Angle 5 measures 38° (alternate interior angles are congruent).

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If angle 2 measures 142°, what is the measure of angle 4 if lines are parallel?

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Angle 4 measures 38° (supplementary angles add up to 180°).

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CCSS.7.G.B.5