Types of Lines

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What is a line?

Back

A straight path of points that goes on and on in two directions.

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What are parallel lines?

Back

Lines that never intersect 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).

Front

What are intersecting lines?

Back

Lines that cross each other at any angle.

Front

Which type of lines never meet?

Back

Parallel lines.

Front

What does it mean for lines to be perpendicular?

Back

They meet to form a right angle.

Front

Can parallel lines be curved?

Back

No, parallel lines are straight and never meet.

Front

What is an example of intersecting lines?

Back

The letter 'X' is formed by intersecting lines.

Front

How can you identify parallel lines in a figure?

Back

They will have the same slope and will not touch.

Front

What is the symbol for parallel lines?

Back

The symbol || is used to denote parallel lines.