Parallel, perpendicular, skew lines

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What are parallel lines?

Back

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

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What are perpendicular lines?

Back

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

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What are skew lines?

Back

Lines that do not intersect and are not parallel, existing in different planes.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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If line AB is parallel to line DE, what can be said about their slopes?

Back

The slopes of parallel lines are equal.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

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If line FG is perpendicular to line AB, what is the relationship between their slopes?

Back

The product of their slopes is -1.

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What is the angle relationship when two parallel lines are cut by a transversal?

Back

Corresponding angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is an example of skew lines in real life?

Back

The edges of a staircase and the floor are skew lines.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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How can you identify parallel lines in a diagram?

Back

Look for arrows on the lines indicating they are parallel.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is the definition of corresponding angles?

Back

Angles that are in the same position on different parallel lines cut by a transversal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the definition of alternate interior angles?

Back

Angles that are on opposite sides of the transversal and inside the parallel lines.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5