8 Lesson 30: Solving for Missing Transversal Angles

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What is a transversal in geometry?

Back

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

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What are parallel lines?

Back

Parallel lines are lines in a plane that never meet; they are always the same distance apart.

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What is the relationship between corresponding angles when a transversal crosses parallel lines?

Back

Corresponding angles are equal when a transversal crosses parallel lines.

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What are vertical angles?

Back

Vertical angles are the angles opposite each other when two lines intersect. They are always equal.

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What are supplementary angles?

Back

Supplementary angles are two angles whose measures add up to 180 degrees.

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How do you find the value of x in angle equations?

Back

To find the value of x, set up an equation based on the relationships between the angles and solve for x.

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If two angles are alternate interior angles, what can be said about their measures?

Back

Alternate interior angles are equal when a transversal crosses parallel lines.

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What is the sum of the interior angles of a triangle?

Back

The sum of the interior angles of a triangle is always 180 degrees.

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How do you determine if two lines are parallel using angle measures?

Back

If the corresponding angles are equal or the alternate interior angles are equal, the lines are parallel.

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What is the formula for finding the measure of an angle if it is expressed in terms of x?

Back

Substitute the value of x into the angle expression to find the measure of the angle.