Parallel and perpendicular lines

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What are parallel lines?

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

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TEKS.MATH.4.6A

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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 one point.

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TEKS.MATH.4.6A

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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 in real life?

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The yellow yard lines on a road.

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TEKS.MATH.4.6A

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What is an example of perpendicular lines in real life?

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The black lines on a Railroad Crossing sign.

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TEKS.MATH.4.6A

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What do we call lines that form square corners?

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Perpendicular lines.

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What is the angle formed by perpendicular lines?

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90 degrees.

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TEKS.MATH.4.7D

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What are adjacent lines?

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Lines that are next to each other and share a common point.

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TEKS.MATH.4.6A

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What are opposite lines?

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Lines that are on opposite sides of a transversal.

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