Points, Lines, Line Segments, Rays

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?

Back

A line is a straight path that extends infinitely in both directions with no endpoints.

Front

What is a line segment?

Back

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

Front

What is a ray?

Back

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

Front

How many points are needed to define a line?

Back

Two points are needed to define a line.

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.

Front

What is the name of a ray that starts at point A and passes through point B?

Back

Ray AB.

Front

How many line segments are in a triangle?

Back

A triangle has 3 line segments.

Front

What is the name of the shape formed by connecting 5 line segments?

Back

A pentagon.

Front

If a ray starts at point C and goes through point D, how is it named?

Back

Ray CD.