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If two lines are parallel to a third line, are all three lines parallel?

Some shapes have sides the same length but angles of different sizes.

Some shapes have angles of the same size and sides of different lengths.

A square is a rhombus, but a rhombus doesn’t have to be a square.

 

Why are pipe wrenches different from ordinary household wrenches?

Unauthorized opening of fire hydrants frequently causes water pipe damage underground, and the resulting pressure can cause damage to home hot water heaters.

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