Parallel Cut by 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 crosses at least two other lines.

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What are corresponding angles?

Back

Angles that are in the same position on different parallel lines when 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 parallel 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 parallel lines.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the relationship between corresponding angles?

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They are equal when two parallel lines are cut by a transversal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the relationship between alternate interior angles?

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They are equal when two parallel lines are cut by a transversal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the relationship between consecutive interior angles?

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If angle A is 50 degrees, what is the measure of its corresponding angle?

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50 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If angle 1 is 135 degrees, what is the measure of angle 3 if they are corresponding angles?

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135 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5