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 at a right angle (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 edges of a ruler.

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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 letter 'T' is formed by perpendicular lines.

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How can you identify parallel lines?

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They will never cross each other, no matter how far they are extended.

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How can you identify intersecting lines?

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They will cross each other at one point.

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How can you identify perpendicular lines?

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They will form a right angle (90 degrees) where they intersect.