Transversals

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What are corresponding angles?

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Angles that are in the same position on two parallel lines cut by a transversal. They are equal in measure.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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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. They are equal in measure.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What are consecutive (same side) interior angles?

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Angles that are on the same side of the transversal and inside the two parallel lines. They are supplementary (add up to 180 degrees).

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What are alternate exterior angles?

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Angles that are on opposite sides of the transversal and outside the two parallel lines. They are equal in measure.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is a transversal?

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, what can be said about the corresponding angles?

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They are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, what can be said about the alternate interior angles?

Back

They are equal.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, what can be said about the consecutive interior angles?

Back

They are supplementary.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If angle 2 is 70 degrees, what is the measure of angle 6 if they are corresponding angles?

Back

Angle 6 is also 70 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If angle R and angle C are corresponding angles, what can be said about their measures?

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They are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5