Transversals

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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 is the value of X in the equation 33 = 7X + 5?

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X = 4.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.2

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What is the correct equation to use to solve for X when given alternate interior angles?

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The equation will depend on the specific angles given, but it often involves setting the angles equal to each other.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What are consecutive (same side) angles?

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Angles that are on the same side of the transversal and inside the two lines.

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What are alternate exterior angles?

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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How do you identify corresponding angles?

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Angles that are in the same position on two different parallel lines cut by a transversal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the relationship between alternate interior angles when the lines are parallel?

Back

They are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the relationship between consecutive (same side) interior angles when the lines are parallel?

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They are supplementary, meaning they add up to 180 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the definition of a transversal?

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

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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How can you determine if two lines are parallel using angles?

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If alternate interior angles are equal or if consecutive interior angles are supplementary, the lines are parallel.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5