Geometry 2.1.1 to 2.1.3 Angle pairs with Transversals

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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.8.G.A.5

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What are 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 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 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 is the relationship between corresponding angles when two parallel lines are cut by a transversal?

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Corresponding angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the relationship between alternate interior angles when two parallel lines are cut by a transversal?

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Alternate interior angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the relationship between alternate exterior angles when two parallel lines are cut by a transversal?

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Alternate exterior angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the relationship between consecutive interior angles when two parallel lines are cut by a transversal?

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Consecutive interior angles are supplementary (add up to 180 degrees).

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is a supplementary angle?

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Two angles that measure 180 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5