Parallel lines are lines in the same plane that never intersect, remaining equidistant from each other at all points. They have the same slope in a Cartesian coordinate system, indicating they go in the same direction. Perpendicular lines, on the other hand, intersect at a right angle (90 degrees) and have slopes that are negative reciprocals of each other. The primary difference lies in their relationship: parallel lines maintain a consistent distance apart, while perpendicular lines cross each other at a specific angle.
In 3-5 sentences, define parallel AND perpendicular lines and explain the difference between the two.
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