Vertical angles

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What are vertical angles?

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Vertical angles are 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 angles are vertical angles, what is true about their measures?

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Vertical angles are always equal in measure.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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How can you find the measure of an angle if you know the measure of its vertical angle?

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You can find the measure of the angle by knowing that it is equal to its vertical angle.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the relationship between adjacent angles formed by intersecting lines?

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Adjacent angles are supplementary, meaning their measures add up to 180 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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If angle A measures 55 degrees, what is the measure of its vertical angle?

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The measure of the vertical angle is also 55 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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If angle B is 31 degrees, what is the measure of the angle adjacent to it?

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The adjacent angle would measure 149 degrees, since 31 + 149 = 180.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What is the sum of the measures of two vertical angles?

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The sum of the measures of two vertical angles is always equal to 360 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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How do you solve for an unknown angle in a pair of vertical angles?

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Set the unknown angle equal to the known vertical angle and solve for the variable.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What is the formula for finding the measure of an angle when given a linear pair?

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The formula is: Measure of angle 1 + Measure of angle 2 = 180 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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If angle C is 9 degrees, what is the measure of its vertical angle?

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The measure of the vertical angle is also 9 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5