Types of 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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What is a line segment?

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A part of a line that has two endpoints.

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What is the symbol for parallel lines?

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The symbol || is used to denote parallel lines.

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What is the symbol for perpendicular lines?

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The symbol ⊥ is used to denote perpendicular lines.

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Can parallel lines ever intersect?

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No, parallel lines never intersect.

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What is an example of intersecting lines in real life?

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The intersection of roads or streets.

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What is an example of parallel lines in real life?

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Railroad tracks.

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What is an example of perpendicular lines in real life?

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The corners of a square or rectangle.