Lines and Angles Flashcard

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What is a straight angle?

Back

A straight angle is an angle that measures exactly 180 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What are perpendicular lines?

Back

Perpendicular lines are lines that intersect at a right angle (90 degrees).

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What are parallel lines?

Back

Parallel lines are lines in a plane that never intersect and are always the same distance apart.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What is an acute angle?

Back

An acute angle is an angle that measures less than 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is an obtuse angle?

Back

An obtuse angle is an angle that measures more than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What does it mean for lines to intersect?

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Lines intersect when they cross each other at a point.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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How can you identify a right angle?

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A right angle can be identified by its measurement of 90 degrees or by using a right angle tool like a protractor.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is the sum of angles in a straight line?

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The sum of angles on a straight line is always 180 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What is the sum of angles in a triangle?

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The sum of angles in a triangle is always 180 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is a transversal line?

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A transversal line is a line that crosses two or more other lines.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1