Points, Lines, Line Segments, & Rays

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What is a point?

Back

An exact location.

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What is a ray?

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

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What is a line?

Back

A line is straight and extends in both directions forever.

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What is a line segment?

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

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What does a ray look like?

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A ray starts at a point and goes on forever in one direction.

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

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

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Can a point be seen?

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No, a point is an exact location and has no size.

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What is the symbol for a line?

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A line is often represented by two arrowheads on either end.

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How do you name a line segment?

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A line segment is named by its two endpoints.

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What is an example of a ray in real life?

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The sun's rays are an example of rays extending from a point.