Holiday Transversals

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What is a transversal in geometry?

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

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What are the types of angles formed when a transversal crosses parallel lines?

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The types of angles formed are corresponding angles, alternate interior angles, alternate exterior angles, and consecutive interior angles.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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Define corresponding angles.

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Corresponding angles are pairs of angles that are in the same position on two different lines cut by a transversal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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

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When the lines are parallel, corresponding angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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Define alternate interior angles.

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Alternate interior angles are pairs of angles that lie between the two lines on opposite sides of the transversal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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

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When the lines are parallel, alternate interior angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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Define alternate exterior angles.

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Alternate exterior angles are pairs of angles that lie outside the two lines on opposite sides of the transversal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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

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When the lines are parallel, alternate exterior angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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Define consecutive interior angles.

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Consecutive interior angles are pairs of angles that lie between the two lines on the same side of the transversal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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

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When the lines are parallel, consecutive interior angles are supplementary (add up to 180 degrees).

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CCSS.8.G.A.5