Vertical Angles

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What are vertical angles?

Back

Vertical angles are the angles opposite each other when two lines intersect. They are always equal in measure.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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If two angles are vertical angles, what can we say about their measures?

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The measures of vertical angles are equal.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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Find the measure of ∠AOC if ∠AOB = 130°.

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∠AOC = 50° (since ∠AOB and ∠AOC are vertical angles).

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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Identify the pairs of vertical angles from the following: ∠COB & ∠COA, ∠AOD & ∠AOC, ∠COB & ∠AOD, ∠BOD & ∠AOD.

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The pairs of vertical angles are ∠COB & ∠AOD.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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If ∠X and ∠Y are vertical angles and ∠X = 55°, what is ∠Y?

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∠Y = 55° (because vertical angles are equal).

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What is the sum of the measures of two adjacent angles that form a linear pair?

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The sum is 180°.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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If ∠AOD = 40° and ∠AOC is a vertical angle, what is the measure of ∠AOC?

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∠AOC = 40°.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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Find the value of x if ∠AOB = 28° and ∠AOC is a vertical angle.

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x = 28°.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What is the relationship between vertical angles and linear pairs?

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Vertical angles are equal, while linear pairs are supplementary (sum to 180°).

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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If ∠BOD = 72°, what is the measure of its vertical angle ∠AOC?

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∠AOC = 72°.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5