GEO Ch 3.1 Angles & Transversals

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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 are complementary angles?

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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 are supplementary angles?

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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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What is a transversal?

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A transversal is a line that intersects two or more lines at different points.

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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 transversal crosses two lines.

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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 are on opposite sides of the transversal and inside the two lines.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What are alternate exterior angles?

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Alternate exterior angles are pairs of angles that are on opposite sides of the transversal and outside the two lines.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What are consecutive interior angles?

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Consecutive interior angles are pairs of angles that are on the same side of the transversal and inside the two lines.

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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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The corresponding angles are equal.

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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 alternate interior angles?

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The alternate interior angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5