Angles

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What is an angle?

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An angle is formed by two rays (sides of the angle) that share a common endpoint (the vertex).

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is the measure of a right angle?

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A right angle measures 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What are vertical angles?

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Vertical angles are the angles opposite each other when two lines intersect. They are always equal.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What are corresponding angles?

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Corresponding angles are pairs of angles that are in similar positions at each intersection where a straight line crosses two others. They are equal when the lines are parallel.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What are alternate interior angles?

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Alternate interior angles are pairs of angles that lie between two lines and on opposite sides of a transversal. They are equal when the lines are parallel.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the sum of angles in a triangle?

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The sum of the interior angles in a triangle is always 180 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If one angle in a right triangle is 30 degrees, what is the measure of the other non-right angle?

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The other non-right angle measures 60 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What is a complementary angle?

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Complementary angles are two angles whose measures add up to 90 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What is a supplementary angle?

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Supplementary angles are two angles whose measures add up to 180 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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If angle A is 45 degrees, what is the measure of its complement?

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The complement of angle A is 45 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5