Parallel Lines Cut by a Transversal (Algebra)

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What are parallel lines?

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Parallel lines are lines in a plane that never meet. They are always the same distance apart.

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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 angles that are in the same position at each intersection where a transversal crosses two lines.

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What are alternate interior angles?

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Alternate interior angles are angles that are on opposite sides of the transversal and inside the two lines.

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What are alternate exterior angles?

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

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What are consecutive interior angles?

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

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

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Corresponding angles are equal.

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

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Alternate interior angles are equal.

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

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Consecutive interior angles are supplementary (add up to 180 degrees).

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Solve for x: 2x + 4 = 16.

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x = 6.