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What does it mean for two lines to be perpendicular?

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Two lines are perpendicular if they intersect at a right angle (90 degrees).

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What is a parallel line?

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

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What is the symbol used to denote that two lines are perpendicular?

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The symbol used is '⊥'.

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What does it mean for two lines to be skew?

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Skew lines are lines that do not intersect and are not parallel; they exist in different planes.

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Can two lines be both parallel and perpendicular?

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No, two lines cannot be both parallel and perpendicular at the same time.

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What is an example of parallel lines in real life?

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Railroad tracks are a common example of parallel lines.

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How can you determine if two lines are parallel using their slopes?

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Two lines are parallel if they have the same slope.

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What is the relationship between perpendicular lines and their slopes?

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Two lines are perpendicular if the product of their slopes is -1.

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What is the difference between intersecting and non-intersecting lines?

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Intersecting lines cross each other at a point, while non-intersecting lines do not meet.

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What is a transversal line?

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A transversal is a line that crosses at least two other lines.

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