Points, lines, line segments, and rays

Front

What is a point?

Back

An exact location.

Tags

CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

What does a line represent?

Back

A straight path that extends infinitely in both directions.

Tags

CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

What is a line segment?

Back

A part of a line that has two endpoints.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Front

What is a ray?

Back

A part of a line that starts at one point and extends infinitely in one direction.

Tags

CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

How many endpoints does a line have?

Back

None.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Front

How many endpoints does a line segment have?

Back

Two.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Front

How many endpoints does a ray have?

Back

One.

Tags

CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

What is the difference between a line and a line segment?

Back

A line extends infinitely in both directions, while a line segment has two endpoints.

Tags

CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

What is the symbol for a line?

Back

A straight line with arrows on both ends.

Tags

CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

What is the symbol for a line segment?

Back

A straight line with two endpoints marked.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1