Angle and Perpendicular Bisectors

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What is the definition of an angle bisector?

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An angle bisector is a line or ray that divides an angle into two equal parts.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

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How do you find the measure of an angle when given an expression in terms of x?

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To find the measure of an angle given an expression in terms of x, set the expression equal to the known angle measure and solve for x.

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CCSS.4.MD.C.7

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What is the relationship between the angles formed by a perpendicular bisector and the segments it bisects?

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The angles formed by a perpendicular bisector and the segments it bisects are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

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If two angles are complementary, what is the sum of their measures?

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The sum of the measures of two complementary angles is 90 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What is the formula for finding the measure of an exterior angle of a triangle?

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The measure of an exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the measures of the two non-adjacent interior angles.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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How do you determine if two angles are vertical angles?

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Two angles are vertical angles if they are opposite each other when two lines intersect.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What is the definition of a perpendicular bisector?

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A perpendicular bisector is a line that divides a segment into two equal parts at a 90-degree angle.

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What is the relationship between the angles formed by two intersecting lines?

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The angles formed by two intersecting lines are called vertical angles, and they are congruent.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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How can you use algebra to solve for x in angle relationships?

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You can set up equations based on the relationships between angles (such as complementary, supplementary, or vertical angles) and solve for x.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What is the measure of a right angle?

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The measure of a right angle is 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1