Parallels & Transversals Practice

Front

What are parallel lines?

Back

Lines in a plane that never meet and are always the same distance apart.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Front

What is a transversal?

Back

A line that crosses at least two other lines.

Front

What are corresponding angles?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.5

Front

What are alternate interior angles?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.5

Front

What are alternate exterior angles?

Back

Angles that are on opposite sides of the transversal and outside the two lines.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.5

Front

What are vertical angles?

Back

Angles that are opposite each other when two lines intersect.

Tags

CCSS.7.G.B.5

Front

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

Back

They are equal.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.5

Front

If m∠1 = 76°, what is m∠5 if ∠1 and ∠5 are corresponding angles?

Back

m∠5 = 76°.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.5

Front

If m∠2 = 104°, what is m∠6 if ∠2 and ∠6 are alternate interior angles?

Back

m∠6 = 104°.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.5

Front

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

Back

180°.

Tags

CCSS.7.G.B.5