Parallel, perpendicular, skew lines

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What are parallel lines?

Back

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 are perpendicular lines?

Back

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?

Back

Lines that do not intersect and are not parallel, existing in different planes.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What is the definition of complementary angles?

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Two angles whose sum is 90 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What is the definition of supplementary angles?

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Two angles whose sum is 180 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What are vertical angles?

Back

Angles that are opposite each other when two lines intersect.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What are adjacent angles?

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Angles that share a common side and vertex.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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If two lines are parallel, what can be said about the angles formed when a transversal crosses them?

Back

The corresponding angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If two lines are perpendicular, what is the relationship between the angles formed?

Back

The angles formed are right angles (90 degrees).

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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Can skew lines be parallel?

Back

No, skew lines are not parallel as they do not lie in the same plane.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1