Corresponding Sides and Angles

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What are corresponding angles?

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Corresponding angles are pairs of angles that are in the same position on different parallel lines cut by a transversal. They are equal in measure.

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What is the relationship between corresponding angles and parallel lines?

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

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If angle A is 50 degrees, what is the measure of the corresponding angle?

Back

The corresponding angle will also measure 50 degrees.

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What are corresponding sides in triangles?

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Corresponding sides are sides that are in the same position in different triangles. They are proportional in length if the triangles are similar.

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How do you identify corresponding sides in similar triangles?

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Corresponding sides can be identified by their position in relation to the angles of the triangles.

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What is the significance of corresponding angles in geometry?

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Corresponding angles help in proving that lines are parallel and are essential in solving problems involving transversals.

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If angle C corresponds to angle Z, what can be said about their measures?

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Angle C and angle Z are equal in measure.

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What is the definition of congruent angles?

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Congruent angles are angles that have the same measure.

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If two angles are corresponding angles and one measures 30 degrees, what does the other measure?

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The other angle also measures 30 degrees.

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What is a transversal in geometry?

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A transversal is a line that intersects two or more lines at different points.