Parallel Lines & Transversals

Front

What are parallel lines?

Back

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?

Back

A line that intersects two or more lines at different points.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

Front

Define alternate interior angles.

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.5

Front

What are corresponding angles?

Back

Angles that are in the same position on two parallel lines in relation to the transversal.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What are vertical angles?

Back

Angles that are opposite each other when two lines intersect.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What are consecutive interior angles?

Back

Angles that are on the same side of the transversal and inside the two lines.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.5

Front

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

Back

They are equal.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.5

Front

If angle S and angle A are alternate exterior angles, what can be said about their measures?

Back

They are equal.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.5

Front

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

Back

They are equal.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.5

Front

What is the sum of the measures of consecutive interior angles?

Back

They add up to 180 degrees.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.5