Angles formed by transversals

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What are corresponding angles?

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Angles that lie on the same side of the transversal and in corresponding positions.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What are alternate interior angles?

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What are alternate exterior angles?

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Angles that lie outside the two parallel lines and on opposite sides of the transversal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What are consecutive interior angles?

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Angles that lie on the same side of the transversal and between the two parallel 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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If angle 4 and angle 9 are corresponding angles, what can be said about their measures?

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Angle 4 = Angle 9.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If angle 2 and angle 3 are consecutive interior angles, what can be said about their measures?

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Angle 2 + Angle 3 = 180 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5