Practice Work: 3.1 Pairs of Lines and Angles

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What are Alternate Exterior Angles?

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Alternate Exterior Angles are pairs of angles that lie outside a pair of parallel lines and on opposite sides 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 on two parallel lines in relation to a transversal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What are Perpendicular Lines?

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Perpendicular Lines are lines that intersect at a right angle (90 degrees).

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What are Skew Lines?

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Skew Lines are lines that do not intersect and are not parallel; they exist in different planes.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What are Linear Pairs?

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Linear Pairs are two adjacent angles that form a straight line, summing up to 180 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What are Alternate Interior Angles?

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the relationship between Corresponding Angles and Parallel Lines?

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If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, then each pair of corresponding angles is equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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How can you identify Perpendicular Lines in a diagram?

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Perpendicular Lines can be identified by the presence of a right angle (90 degrees) symbol at the intersection.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What is the definition of Consecutive Interior Angles?

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Consecutive Interior Angles are pairs of angles that lie between two parallel lines on the same side of a transversal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the significance of 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