Lines, Segments, Points, Rays

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What is a ray?

Back

A part of a line that starts with an endpoint and goes on forever in one direction.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

What is a line?

Back

A straight path of points that goes on and on in two directions.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

What is a line segment?

Back

A part of a line that has two endpoints.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Front

What is a point?

Back

An exact location in space, represented by a dot.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

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

Back

A line goes on forever in both directions, while a line segment has two endpoints.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

What does a point represent in geometry?

Back

A point represents a specific location in space with no size.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

What is an angle?

Back

An angle is formed by two rays that share a common endpoint.

Front

What is the symbol for a ray?

Back

A ray is often represented with a line with an endpoint on one side and an arrow on the other.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

Can two lines intersect?

Back

Yes, two lines can intersect at a point.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Front

What is a straight line?

Back

A straight line is the shortest distance between two points.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1