Proving Lines Parallel

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What is the Converse of Alternate Interior Angles Theorem?

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If two lines are cut by a transversal and the alternate interior angles are congruent, then the lines are parallel.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the Converse of Same-Side Interior Angles Theorem?

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If two lines are cut by a transversal and the same-side interior angles are supplementary, then the lines are parallel.

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What is the Converse of Corresponding Angles Postulate?

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If two lines are cut by a transversal and the corresponding angles are congruent, then the lines are parallel.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What are Vertical Angles?

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Vertical angles are the angles opposite each other when two lines intersect. They are always congruent.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What is a Linear Pair?

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A linear pair consists of two adjacent angles that are supplementary, meaning they add up to 180 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What does it mean for angles to be congruent?

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Angles are congruent if they have the same measure.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What does it mean for angles to be supplementary?

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Angles are supplementary if the sum of their measures is 180 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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How can you prove lines are parallel using alternate interior angles?

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If alternate interior angles are congruent, then the lines are parallel.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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How can you prove lines are parallel using same-side interior angles?

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If same-side interior angles are supplementary, then the lines are parallel.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the relationship between corresponding angles and parallel lines?

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If corresponding angles are congruent, then the lines are parallel.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5