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 crosses at least two other lines in the same plane.

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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 corresponding angles?

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What are same side 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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If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, what is the relationship between alternate interior angles?

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They are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, what is the relationship between corresponding angles?

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They are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, what is the relationship between same side interior angles?

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They are supplementary (add up to 180 degrees).

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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How do you find the measure of an angle when given its corresponding angle?

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The measure of the angle is equal to the measure of its corresponding angle.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the sum of the interior angles on the same side of the transversal?

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They add up to 180 degrees.