Parallel Lines

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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 is the Corresponding Angles Postulate?

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If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, then each pair of corresponding angles is equal.

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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 two lines.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the Alternate Interior Angles Theorem?

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If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, then each pair of alternate interior angles is equal.

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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.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the Consecutive Interior Angles Theorem?

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If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, then each pair of consecutive interior angles is supplementary.

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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.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What is the Vertical Angles Theorem?

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Vertical angles are always equal.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

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If angle 1 = 43°, what is the measure of angle 2 if lines are parallel?

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Angle 2 = 43° (Corresponding angles are equal).

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CCSS.8.G.A.5