Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

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What are parallel lines?

Back

Parallel lines are lines in a plane that never meet or intersect, no matter how far they are extended.

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What are perpendicular lines?

Back

Perpendicular lines are lines that intersect at a right angle (90 degrees).

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What are intersecting lines?

Back

Intersecting lines are lines that cross each other at any angle.

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Give an example of parallel lines in real life.

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The rails of a train track are an example of parallel lines.

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Give an example of perpendicular lines in real life.

Back

The corner of a square or rectangle is an example of perpendicular lines.

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What is the symbol used to denote parallel lines?

Back

The symbol for parallel lines is '||'.

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What is the symbol used to denote perpendicular lines?

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The symbol for perpendicular lines is '⊥'.

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How can you identify parallel lines in a figure?

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Parallel lines will never meet and will always be the same distance apart.

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How can you identify perpendicular lines in a figure?

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Perpendicular lines will intersect at a right angle (90 degrees).

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What is the relationship between parallel lines and angles?

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Parallel lines cut by a transversal create equal corresponding angles.