Identifying parallel and perpendicular lines

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What are parallel lines?

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

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What are perpendicular lines?

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

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What does it mean for lines to intersect?

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Lines that cross each other at any angle.

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How many sets of parallel sides does a rectangle have?

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2 sets of parallel sides.

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How many sets of parallel sides does a square have?

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2 sets of parallel sides.

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What angle do perpendicular lines form?

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A right angle.

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Can two lines be both parallel and perpendicular?

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No, 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.

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What is an example of perpendicular lines in real life?

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The corners of a square or rectangle.

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If two lines are perpendicular, what can we say about their slopes?

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The product of their slopes is -1.