The lines that do not intersect each other, even when extended on either sides are ________.

intersecting lines

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perpendicular lines

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rays

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parallel lines

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The correct option is D parallel lines
Two or more lines that lie in the same plane and never intersect each other when extended on either sides, are known as parallel lines. They are equidistant from each other.

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The lines that do not intersect each other, even when extended on either sides are ________.

The correct option is D parallel linesTwo or more lines that lie in the same plane and never intersect each other when extended on either sides, are known as parallel lines. They are equidistant from each other.

The correct option is D parallel lines
Two or more lines that lie in the same plane and never intersect each other when extended on either sides, are known as parallel lines. They are equidistant from each other.