Corresponding Sides & Angles

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What are corresponding angles?

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Corresponding angles are pairs of angles that are in the same position on different parallel lines cut by a transversal. They are equal in measure.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What are corresponding sides?

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Corresponding sides are sides of two or more geometric figures that are in the same relative position. They are proportional in length when the figures are similar.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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If two triangles are similar, what can be said about their corresponding angles?

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The corresponding angles of similar triangles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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If two triangles are similar, what can be said about their corresponding sides?

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The corresponding sides of similar triangles are in proportion.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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What is the relationship between angle A and angle D if they are corresponding angles?

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Angle A is equal to angle D.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the relationship between side ED and side TA if they are corresponding sides?

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Side ED is proportional to side TA.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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If angle E corresponds to angle B, what can be concluded about their measures?

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The measure of angle E is equal to the measure of angle B.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the corresponding side to YZ in a triangle where BC is known?

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The corresponding side to YZ is BC.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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How do you identify corresponding angles in parallel lines cut by a transversal?

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Look for angles that are in the same position relative to the parallel lines and the transversal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the significance of corresponding sides in similar triangles?

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Corresponding sides help determine the scale factor between similar triangles.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6