Geo 3.1 - 3.2 Vocab for Angle Relationships

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What is a transversal?

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A transversal is a line that cuts across two or more lines.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What are exterior angles?

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Exterior angles are angles that are on the outside of the lines cut by a transversal.

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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 the corresponding angles?

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Corresponding angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the sum of the interior angles of a triangle?

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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

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Alternate interior angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If angle A and angle B are supplementary, what is the relationship between their measures?

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The measures of angle A and angle B add up to 180 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What is the measure of each angle in an equilateral triangle?

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Each angle in an equilateral triangle measures 60 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If two angles are complementary, what is the sum of their measures?

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The sum of the measures of two complementary angles is 90 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What is the definition of vertical angles?

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Vertical angles are the angles opposite each other when two lines intersect, and they are equal.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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How do you find the measure of an angle if you know the measure of its supplement?

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Subtract the measure of the supplement from 180 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5