Constructing Parallel Lines

When constructing a line parallel to a given line, you will be

• copying a segment
• bisecting a segment
• copying an angle
• constructing a perpendicular 

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Which is the basis for the procedure used in the construction of a line parallel to a given line through a point not on the line?

• Corresponding Angles Postulate

• Alternate Exterior Angles Theorem

• Alternate Interior Angles Theorem

• Consecutive Interior Angles Theorem

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

The figure shows point S being drawn to meet certain conditions. What are the conditions?

• RS = JN and RN = SJ

• TS = MN and SP = MQ

• RS = JN and TS = MN

• RJ = SN and SP = MQ

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

The diagram below illustrates the construction of a line parallel to line AB through point C.

• ∠1 ≅ ∠2

• m∠1 + m∠3 = 180

• CD = AB

• CA = DB

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

A student is using a straightedge and a compass to do the construction shown below. Which best describe the construction that the student is doing?

• a line through P intersecting line l

• a line through P congruent to line l

• a line through P perpendicular to line l

• a line through P parallel to line l