Parallel Lines Cut by a Transversal-WBVG

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What are parallel lines?

Back

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.

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Define corresponding angles.

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Angles that are in the same position at each intersection where a transversal crosses two lines.

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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 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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If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, what can be said about 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 can be said about 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 can be said about consecutive interior angles?

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They are supplementary (add up to 180 degrees).

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

Front

Identify a pair of corresponding angles in the diagram.

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Angles that occupy the same relative position at each intersection.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

Front

Identify a pair of alternate interior angles in the diagram.

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Angles that are on opposite sides of the transversal and between the two lines.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5