Parallel Lines & 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?

Back

A line that crosses at least two other lines in the same plane.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

Front

Define corresponding angles.

Back

Angles that are in the same position 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?

Back

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?

Back

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

Front

Define vertical angles.

Back

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 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 is the relationship between alternate interior angles when two parallel lines are cut by a transversal?

Back

Alternate interior angles are equal.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.5

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

Back

Alternate exterior angles are equal.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the relationship between vertical angles?

Back

Vertical angles are always equal.

Tags

CCSS.7.G.B.5