Parallel Lines & Transversals Review

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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 intersects two or more lines at different points.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the Alternate Interior Angles Theorem?

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If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, then each pair of alternate interior angles is equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the Consecutive Interior Angles Theorem?

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If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, then each pair of consecutive interior angles is supplementary (adds up to 180 degrees).

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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; they are always equal.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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If m∠1 + m∠2 = 180°, what can be said about lines l and m?

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Lines l and m are parallel.

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What is the relationship between Alternate Exterior Angles?

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If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, then each pair of alternate exterior angles is equal.

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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 supplementary angle?

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Subtract the measure of the known angle from 180 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What is the sum of the interior angles of a triangle?

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The sum is always 180 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If two angles are complementary, what is the sum of their measures?

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The sum is always 90 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5