Parallel, Perpendicular, and Intersecting 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?

Back

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

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What are intersecting lines?

Back

Lines that cross each other at any angle.

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Can parallel lines ever meet?

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No, parallel lines never meet.

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Can perpendicular lines be parallel?

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No, perpendicular lines intersect at a right angle.

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What is an example of parallel lines?

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The rails of a train track.

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What is an example of perpendicular lines?

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The corner of a square or rectangle.

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What is an example of intersecting lines?

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The letter 'X' is formed by intersecting lines.

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How many degrees do perpendicular lines form?

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90 degrees.

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

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Their slopes are equal.