Parallel, Perpendicular, and Intersecting Lines

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What are parallel lines?

Back

Lines that never meet and are always the same distance apart.

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What are perpendicular lines?

Back

Lines that intersect at a right angle (90 degrees).

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What are intersecting lines?

Back

Lines that cross each other at any angle.

Front

Give an example of parallel lines.

Back

Railroad tracks are an example of parallel lines.

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Give an example of perpendicular lines.

Back

The edges of a square are perpendicular to each other.

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Give an example of intersecting lines.

Back

The hands of a clock intersect at different times.

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How can you identify parallel lines in a drawing?

Back

Look for lines that are equidistant and never touch.

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How can you identify perpendicular lines in a drawing?

Back

Look for lines that meet to form a right angle.

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How can you identify intersecting lines in a drawing?

Back

Look for lines that cross each other.

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What is the symbol for parallel lines?

Back

The symbol || is used to represent parallel lines.