Types of Lines

Front

What is a perpendicular line?

Back

A line that intersects another line at a right angle (90 degrees).

Front

What is a parallel line?

Back

Lines that run in the same direction and never meet, no matter how far they are extended.

Front

What is an intersecting line?

Back

Lines that cross each other at any angle.

Front

What does it mean for lines to be parallel?

Back

They are always the same distance apart and do not touch.

Front

What does it mean for lines to be perpendicular?

Back

They meet at a right angle.

Front

Can two lines be both parallel and perpendicular?

Back

No, two lines cannot be both parallel and perpendicular at the same time.

Front

What is an example of intersecting lines?

Back

The lines of a cross or the letter 'X'.

Front

How can you identify parallel lines?

Back

If they are always the same distance apart and never meet.

Front

How can you identify perpendicular lines?

Back

If they form a right angle (90 degrees) when they intersect.

Front

What is the symbol for parallel lines?

Back

The symbol '||' is used to denote parallel lines.