Parallel Lines & Transversals

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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 are corresponding angles?

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

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

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They are congruent (equal in measure).

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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 alternate interior angles?

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They are congruent (equal in measure).

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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 consecutive interior angles?

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They are supplementary (add up to 180 degrees).

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the relationship between alternate exterior angles when two lines are parallel?

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They are congruent (equal in measure).

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CCSS.8.G.A.5