Parallel Lines & Transversals Practice

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What are parallel lines?

Back

Parallel lines are lines in a plane that never meet. They are always the same distance apart.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What is a transversal?

Back

A transversal is a line that crosses at least two other lines in the same plane.

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What are corresponding angles?

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Corresponding angles are angles that are in the same position at each intersection where a transversal crosses two lines.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What are alternate interior angles?

Back

Alternate interior angles are pairs of angles on opposite sides of the transversal but inside the two lines.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What are alternate exterior angles?

Back

Alternate exterior angles are pairs of angles on opposite sides of the transversal but outside 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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Consecutive interior angles are pairs of angles 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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If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, what can be said about the corresponding angles?

Back

Corresponding angles 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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Alternate interior angles are congruent.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If m∠A = 2n + 30 and m∠X = 3n - 15, find n.

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n = 33.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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If m∠1 = (4x + 20) and m∠2 = (x - 10), find m∠8.

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m∠8 = 24.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5