Parallel, Perpendicular and Intersecting Lines

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What are parallel lines?

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Parallel lines are lines that never meet or cross each other, no matter how far they are extended. They are always the same distance apart.

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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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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 are an example of parallel lines.

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What is an example of perpendicular lines?

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The edges of a square or rectangle are examples of perpendicular lines.

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What is an example of intersecting lines?

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The hands of a clock intersect at different times.

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How can you identify parallel lines?

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You can identify parallel lines by checking if they are always the same distance apart and never meet.

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How can you identify perpendicular lines?

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You can identify perpendicular lines by checking if they form a right angle (90 degrees) when they intersect.

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How can you identify intersecting lines?

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You can identify intersecting lines by checking if they cross each other at any angle.