Parallel 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 Perpendicular Lines?

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Lines that intersect at a right angle (90 degrees).

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What is a Right Angle?

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An angle that measures exactly 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 a Point?

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A specific location in space that has no size or dimension.

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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.

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How do you identify a Right Angle in a shape?

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Look for a square corner or use a protractor to measure.

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What is an example of Parallel Lines in real life?

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Train tracks are an example of parallel lines.

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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 are examples of perpendicular lines.

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