Parallel Lines cut by Transversal Flashcard

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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 pairs of angles that lie between two lines and on opposite sides of a transversal.

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What are consecutive exterior angles?

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Consecutive exterior angles are pairs of angles that lie outside two lines and on the same side of a transversal.

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What is the relationship between alternate interior angles when lines are parallel?

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When two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, alternate interior angles are congruent.

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What is the relationship between corresponding angles when lines are parallel?

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When two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, corresponding angles are congruent.

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What is the relationship between consecutive interior angles when lines are parallel?

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When two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, consecutive interior angles are supplementary.

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What is the sum of the angles on a straight line?

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The sum of the angles on a straight line is 180 degrees.

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How do you find the measure of an angle when given its supplementary angle?

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To find the measure of an angle that is supplementary to a given angle, subtract the measure of the given angle from 180 degrees.