Lines, Line Segments, Parallel, Perpendicular 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 is a line segment?

Back

A part of a line that has two endpoints.

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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

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What is a vertex?

Back

A point where two lines meet.

Front

What is a horizontal line?

Back

A line that goes from left to right and is flat.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is a vertical line?

Back

A line that goes up and down.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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How do you identify parallel lines?

Back

They are always the same distance apart and never touch.

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How do you identify perpendicular lines?

Back

They cross each other to form right angles.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What is the difference between a line and a line segment?

Back

A line goes on forever in both directions, while a line segment has two endpoints.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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Can two lines be both parallel and perpendicular?

Back

No, parallel lines never meet, while perpendicular lines intersect.

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