Parallel, Intersecting, and Perpendicular 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 intersecting lines?

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Lines that cross each other at one point.

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What are perpendicular lines?

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Lines that intersect to form right angles (90 degrees).

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Can parallel lines ever meet?

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No, parallel lines never meet.

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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 intersecting lines?

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The letter 'X' is formed by intersecting lines.

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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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How can you identify perpendicular lines?

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They form right angles when they intersect.

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What is the symbol for parallel lines?

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The symbol || is used to represent parallel lines.

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What is the symbol for perpendicular lines?

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The symbol ⊥ is used to represent perpendicular lines.