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What are parallel lines?

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Parallel lines are lines in a plane that never meet. They are always the same distance apart and have the same slope.

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What are perpendicular lines?

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

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What are intersecting lines?

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

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If two lines are parallel, what can be said about their slopes?

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If two lines are parallel, their slopes are equal.

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If two lines are perpendicular, what is the relationship between their slopes?

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If two lines are perpendicular, the product of their slopes is -1.

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What symbol is used to denote parallel lines?

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What symbol is used to denote perpendicular lines?

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Can two lines be both parallel and intersecting?

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No, two lines cannot be both parallel and intersecting. If they are parallel, they will never meet.

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What is an example of parallel lines in real life?

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Examples of parallel lines in real life include railway tracks and the edges of a ruler.

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What is an example of perpendicular lines in real life?

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Examples of perpendicular lines in real life include the corners of a square or the intersection of streets.

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