11D Angles formed by Parallel Lines and a Transversal

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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.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.5

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Identify a pair of alternate interior angles in a diagram of parallel lines cut by a transversal.

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For example, if the angles are labeled as ∠2 and ∠7, they are alternate interior angles.

Tags

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.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.5

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Identify a pair of corresponding angles in a diagram of parallel lines cut by a transversal.

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For example, if the angles are labeled as ∠1 and ∠6, they are corresponding angles.

Tags

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. They are always equal.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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Identify the vertical angle to angle 4 in a diagram of intersecting lines.

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The vertical angle to angle 4 is angle 8.

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What are same-side 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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Identify a pair of same-side interior angles in a diagram of parallel lines cut by a transversal.

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For example, if the angles are labeled as ∠3 and ∠5, they are same-side interior angles.

Tags

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 parallel lines.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.5

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Identify a pair of alternate exterior angles in a diagram of parallel lines cut by a transversal.

Back

For example, if the angles are labeled as ∠1 and ∠8, they are alternate exterior angles.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.5