Geometry Vocabulary Check!!!

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What does the Corresponding Angles Postulate state?

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the Reflexive Property in geometry?

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The Reflexive Property states that any geometric figure is congruent to itself.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the Definition of an Angle Bisector?

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An angle bisector is a ray that divides an angle into two congruent angles.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What are complementary angles?

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Complementary angles are two angles whose measures add up to 90 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What are supplementary angles?

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Supplementary angles are two angles whose measures add up to 180 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What are vertical angles?

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Vertical angles are the angles 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 is the purpose of a transversal in geometry?

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A transversal is a line that intersects two or more lines at different points, creating various angle relationships.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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How do you prove that two lines are parallel using alternate interior angles?

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If a transversal intersects two lines and the alternate interior angles are congruent, then the lines are parallel.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the definition of congruence in geometry?

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Congruence means that two figures have the same shape and size.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the Symmetry Property?

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The Symmetry Property states that if one figure is congruent to another, then the second figure is congruent to the first.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2