Transversals and Angle Pairs

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What are Corresponding Angles?

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Angles that are in the same position on two parallel lines cut by a transversal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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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.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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How many lines must a Transversal intersect?

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At least two.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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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 Consecutive Interior Angles?

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Angles that are on the same side 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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What does it mean for two lines to be Parallel?

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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 are Complementary Angles?

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Two angles that add up to 90 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What are Supplementary Angles?

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Two angles that add up to 180 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5