Parallel lines cut by Transversal

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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 are corresponding angles?

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Angles that are in the same position on different parallel lines when cut by a transversal.

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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 parallel 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 parallel lines.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the relationship between corresponding angles when 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 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 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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If angle 1 and angle 2 are corresponding angles, what can be said about their measures?

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Angle 1 = Angle 2.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If angle 3 and angle 4 are alternate interior angles, what can be said about their measures?

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Angle 3 = Angle 4.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5