Parallel Lines & Transversals

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What are Parallel Lines?

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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 intersects two or more lines at different points.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What are Corresponding Angles?

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

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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 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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What are Same Side (Consecutive) Interior Angles?

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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 Vertical Angles?

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Angles that are opposite each other when two lines intersect.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What is the relationship between Corresponding Angles when lines are parallel?

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They are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the relationship between Alternate Interior Angles when lines are parallel?

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They are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the relationship between Alternate Exterior Angles when lines are parallel?

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They are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5