Proving Lines Parallel Check

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What is the Converse of Alternate Interior Angles Theorem?

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If two lines are cut by a transversal and the alternate interior angles are congruent, then the lines are parallel.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What does it mean for angles to be supplementary?

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Two angles are supplementary if the sum of their measures is 180 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What is the Corresponding Angles Postulate?

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the Alt. Exterior Angles Converse?

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If two lines are cut by a transversal and the alternate exterior angles are congruent, then the lines are parallel.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the definition of parallel lines?

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Two lines that never intersect and are always the same distance apart.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What is the Converse of Same-Side Interior Angles Theorem?

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If two lines are cut by a transversal and the same-side interior angles are supplementary, then the lines are parallel.

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How can you prove that lines are parallel using angle relationships?

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By showing that corresponding angles are congruent or that alternate interior/exterior angles are congruent.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the significance of supplementary angles in proving lines parallel?

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If two angles are supplementary and are on the same side of the transversal, it can indicate that the lines are parallel.

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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 on two different lines cut by a transversal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the definition of 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