Chapter 14-2 "Draw Parallel and Perpendicular Lines"

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What are parallel lines?

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Parallel lines are lines in a plane that never meet or intersect, no matter how far they are extended.

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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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Do parallel lines cross one another?

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No, parallel lines do not cross or intersect.

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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 corner of a square or rectangle forms perpendicular lines.

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What is an example of intersecting lines?

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The hands of a clock intersect at various times.

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How can you identify parallel lines in a drawing?

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Parallel lines will have the same distance between them at all points.

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How can you identify perpendicular lines in a drawing?

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Perpendicular lines will form a square corner (90 degrees) where they meet.

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What is the symbol for parallel lines?

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The symbol for parallel lines is '||'.