Which term means lines that will never meet?

Which term means lines that will never meet?

• A. Parallel
• B. Perpendicular
• C. Intersecting
• D. Converging

Answer: (A)

Lines that will never meet are called parallel. Parallel lines stay the same distance apart and go in the same direction, so no matter how far you extend them, they never cross. Think of railroad tracks running side by side; they appear to run together but keep a constant gap and never meet. This is different from lines that cross or meet at a right angle—those are perpendicular or intersecting. Converging lines look like they’re coming toward the same point and would meet if extended. So the idea being tested is recognizing that parallel lines never touch.

Lines that will never meet are called parallel. Parallel lines stay the same distance apart and go in the same direction, so no matter how far you extend them, they never cross. Think of railroad tracks running side by side; they appear to run together but keep a constant gap and never meet. This is different from lines that cross or meet at a right angle—those are perpendicular or intersecting. Converging lines look like they’re coming toward the same point and would meet if extended. So the idea being tested is recognizing that parallel lines never touch.