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Perpendicular Lines and Perpendicular Bisector

In Fig. 15.8,...

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In Fig. 15.8, do the segments AB and CD intersect? Are they parallel? Give reasons.

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Solution

In the given position, segments AB and CD don't intersect, but they can if extended to a point.
No, they are not parallel, as the distance between them is not constant.

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