Points, Lines, Segments, & Rays

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What is a point?

Back

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

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is a line?

Back

A line is a straight path that extends forever in both directions.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is a line segment?

Back

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

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Front

What is a ray?

Back

A ray is a part of a line that starts at one point and extends forever in one direction.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

How many points are needed to form a line segment?

Back

Two points are needed to form a line segment.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

What is the name of a ray that starts at point S and goes through point T?

Back

The ray is called ray ST.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Front

How do you name a line segment?

Back

A line segment is named by its two endpoints, for example, line segment AB.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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Can a line segment be measured?

Back

Yes, a line segment has a definite length and can be measured.

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CCSS.2.MD.A.3

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What does it mean for a line to be straight?

Back

A straight line does not curve and has no bends.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1