Transversals Flashcard

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What is a Linear Pair?

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A Linear Pair consists of two adjacent angles that form a straight line, meaning their measures add up to 180 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What are Complementary Angles?

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Complementary angles are two angles whose measures add up to 90 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.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 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. They are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What are Alternate Exterior Angles?

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Alternate Exterior Angles are pairs of angles that lie outside two parallel lines and on opposite sides of a transversal. They are equal.

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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 cut by a transversal. They are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What does it mean for two angles to be Supplementary?

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Two angles are supplementary if their measures add up to 180 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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If Angle A = 11 degrees and Angle B = 89 degrees, are they complementary?

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No, they are not complementary because their measures add up to 100 degrees, not 90 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What is the measure of Angle 2 if it is given as 138 degrees in a transversal diagram?

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Angle 2 measures 138 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If Angle 1 and Angle 2 are supplementary, which statement cannot be true?

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Angles 1 and 2 cannot be complementary, as complementary angles add up to 90 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5