Parallel Lines Cut by 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 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 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 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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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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If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, what can be said about the corresponding angles?

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They are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If angle 6 is 25 degrees, what is the measure of angle 7 if they are alternate interior angles?

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Angle 7 is also 25 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If angle 1 is 70 degrees, what is the measure of angle 5 if they are corresponding angles?

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Angle 5 is also 70 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the sum of the interior angles of a triangle?

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180 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5