6.

Read the following two statements. Then use the Law of Syllogism to draw a conclusion.

If two lines intersect and form right angles, the lines are perpendicular.
If two lines are perpendicular, they intersect and form 90° angles.

The lines are perpendicular.

The lines intersect and form 90° angles.

If two lines intersect and form right angles, they intersect and form 90° angles.

If two lines do not intersect and form 90° angles, they do not form right angles.

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Using the Law of Syllogism, we can conclude:

If two lines intersect and form right angles, they intersect and form 90° angles.