Samuel P. answered 06/20/20
Former high school math teacher. Currently working in finance at Big 4
The definition of parallel lines is coplanar lines that never intersect.
The only option that fits that definition is d.
Seirra K.
asked 06/20/20Why are the lines in this picture parallel?

Group of answer choices
A.They both lie in the same plane.
B.They both travel on forever and ever.
C.They are both the same size.
D.They are equal width apart, travel in the same direction, and never meet.
Samuel P. answered 06/20/20
Former high school math teacher. Currently working in finance at Big 4
The definition of parallel lines is coplanar lines that never intersect.
The only option that fits that definition is d.
Let's look at the possible answers:
A.They both lie in the same plane.
No - two lines can lie in the same plane and intersect
B.They both travel on forever and ever.
No - lines can travel on forever and ever and intersect
C.They are both the same size.
No - lines of the same size can intersect
D.They are equal width apart, travel in the same direction, and never meet.
Yes
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