Parallel Lines cut by a transversal Review

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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.8.G.A.5

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What are corresponding angles?

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Angles that are in the same position on two parallel lines in relation to 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 parallel lines.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What are consecutive interior angles?

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Angles that are on the same side of the transversal and inside the two parallel 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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If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, what can be said about the corresponding angles?

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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 alternate interior angles?

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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 consecutive interior angles?

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They are supplementary (add up to 180°).

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the sum of the angles in a triangle?

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180°.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5