4. Parallel Lines Cut By a
Transversal
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5. Parallel Lines Cut By a
Transversal
Transversal- line that crosses two or
more lines.
6. Parallel Lines Cut By a
Transversal
Alternate Exterior Angles
Opposite Sides of the transversal, on the
outside of the parallel lines. These angles
have the same measure.
7. Parallel Lines Cut By a
Transversal
Alternate Interior Angles
Opposite Sides of the transversal, on the
inside of the parallel lines. These angles
have the same measure.
8. Parallel Lines Cut By a
Transversal
Corresponding Angles
Angles that have the same relative
position. These angles have the same
measure.
9. Parallel Lines Cut By a
Transversal
Same-Sided Interior Angles
Same Sides of the transversal, on the inside
of the parallel lines. These angles are
supplementary.
10. Parallel Lines Cut By a
Transversal
Same-Sided Exterior Angles
Same Sides of the transversal, on the
outside of the parallel lines. These angles
are supplementary.
11. Parallel Lines Cut By a
Transversal
Vertical Angles
(Bow- Tie Angels)Angles that are opposite of
each other when two lines cross. They share
the same vertex. These angles have the
same measure.
12. Parallel Lines Cut By a
Transversal
Define in your own words:
Transversal
Alternate Exterior Angles
Alternate Interior Angles
Corresponding Angles
Same-Sided Interior Angles
Same-sided Exterior Angles
Vertical Angles
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