Types of Lines

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What is a horizontal line?

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A line that goes from left to right and is flat.

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What is a vertical line?

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A line that goes up and down.

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What are parallel lines?

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Lines that never intersect and are always the same distance apart.

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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 are intersecting lines?

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Lines that cross each other at any angle.

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What is the definition of a line?

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A straight path that extends infinitely in both directions.

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What is the difference between parallel and intersecting lines?

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Parallel lines never meet, while intersecting lines cross each other.

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Can two lines be both parallel and perpendicular?

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No, two lines cannot be both parallel and perpendicular at the same time.

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What does it mean for lines to be adjacent?

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Lines that are next to each other but do not intersect.

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What is an example of parallel lines in real life?

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Railroad tracks are an example of parallel lines.