Points, Lines, Line Segments, and Rays

Front

What is a line?

Back

A line is straight and extends in both directions forever.

Front

What is a point?

Back

A point is a specific location in space that has no size or dimension.

Front

What is a line segment?

Back

A line segment is part of a line that has two endpoints.

Front

What is a ray?

Back

A ray is part of a line that has one endpoint and extends forever in one direction.

Front

What does a point look like?

Back

A point is often represented as a dot.

Front

How many endpoints does a line have?

Back

A line has no endpoints.

Front

How many endpoints does a ray have?

Back

A ray has one endpoint.

Front

How many endpoints does a line segment have?

Back

A line segment has two endpoints.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

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

Back

A ray has one endpoint and extends forever in one direction, while a line segment has two endpoints.