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Perpendicular Lines

Perpendicular lines intersect to form right angles.

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What it means

Their intersection makes a 90-degree angle.

Also called: right-angle lines

Examples

The x-axis and y-axis are perpendicular
A vertical wall and horizontal floor can be perpendicular
Perpendicular lines meet at 90 degrees

Common mistake

Intersecting lines are not always perpendicular; they must form right angles.

Try one

Question: What angle do perpendicular lines form?

Show answer

90 degrees.

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