parallel lines and transversal

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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?

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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 are alternate interior angles?

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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 corresponding angles?

Back

Angles that are in the same position on two different lines cut by a transversal.

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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.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What are alternate exterior angles?

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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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If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, what can be said about the alternate interior angles?

Back

They 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 corresponding angles?

Back

They are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If two lines are cut by a transversal and the consecutive interior angles are supplementary, what can be said about the lines?

Back

The lines are parallel.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the sum of the angles on a straight line?

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180 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5