Parallel Lines and Transversals

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What are Alternate Exterior Angles?

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Angles that are on opposite sides of a transversal and outside the two lines.

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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 congruent.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What are Corresponding Angles?

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Angles that are in the same position on two parallel lines in relation to a transversal; they are congruent.

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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 a transversal and inside the two lines.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What are Consecutive Interior Angles?

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Angles that are on the same side of the transversal and inside the two lines; they are supplementary.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, what can be said about the corresponding angles?

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They are congruent.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, what can be said about the alternate interior angles?

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They are congruent.

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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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They are supplementary, meaning their sum is 180 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the sum of the measures of angle 1 and angle 7 if they are congruent?

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The sum is equal to twice the measure of either angle.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What is true about angle pairs formed by a transversal intersecting two parallel lines?

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Some pairs are congruent, while others are supplementary.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5