Geometry Parallel Lines with Transversal

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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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Define 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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Define alternate exterior angles.

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What are corresponding angles?

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Angles that are in the same position on two different lines cut by a transversal.

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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 equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If angle 1 is 110° and is an exterior angle, what is the measure of the corresponding interior angle?

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70°.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the relationship between corresponding angles when two parallel lines are cut by a transversal?

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They are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If angle 3 is 40°, what is the measure of angle 5 if they are alternate interior angles?

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40°.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the sum of the measures of interior angles on the same side of the transversal?

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They are supplementary, meaning they add up to 180°.