parallel lines cut by a transversal - evans 2022

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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 crosses at least two other lines in the same plane.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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

Back

Corresponding angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What are alternate interior angles?

Back

Angles that are on opposite sides of the transversal and inside the two lines; they are equal when the lines are parallel.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What are alternate exterior angles?

Back

Angles that are on opposite sides of the transversal and outside the two lines; they are equal when the lines are parallel.

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CCSS.8.G.A.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; they are supplementary when the lines are parallel.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.5

Front

If angle A is 70 degrees, what is the measure of its corresponding angle when two parallel lines are cut by a transversal?

Back

70 degrees.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If angle B measures 135 degrees, what is the measure of the alternate interior angle?

Back

135 degrees.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the equation to find the value of x when given angles formed by parallel lines and a transversal?

Back

Set the sum of the angles equal to 180 degrees or use the relationships of corresponding, alternate interior, or alternate exterior angles.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

Front

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

Back

180 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5