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What are parallel lines?

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Parallel lines are lines in a plane that never meet; they 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 transversal is a line that intersects two or more lines at different points.

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What are alternate interior angles?

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Alternate interior angles are pairs of angles that lie between two lines and on opposite sides of a transversal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What are vertical angles?

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Vertical angles are the angles opposite each other when two lines intersect. They are always equal.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What is a linear pair of angles?

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A linear pair of angles are two adjacent angles that form a straight line. They are supplementary.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What are same-side interior angles?

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Same-side interior angles are pairs of angles that lie between two lines and on the same side of a transversal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What are corresponding angles?

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Corresponding angles are pairs of 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 is the relationship between alternate interior angles when lines are parallel?

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When two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, alternate interior angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the relationship between vertical angles?

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Vertical angles are always equal regardless of the position of the intersecting lines.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What is the relationship between linear pairs of angles?

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Linear pairs of angles are supplementary, meaning their measures add up to 180 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5