Types of lines

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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?

Back

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

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What is a ray?

Back

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

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What are parallel lines?

Back

Parallel lines are lines that never intersect and are always the same distance apart.

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What are intersecting lines?

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Intersecting lines are lines that cross each other at any angle.

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What are perpendicular lines?

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Perpendicular lines are lines that intersect to form right angles (90 degrees).

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What is the definition of a point?

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

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How do you identify parallel lines in a diagram?

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Parallel lines can be identified by looking for lines that are equidistant and never meet.

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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 two lines be both parallel and intersecting?

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No, two lines cannot be both parallel and intersecting; they are mutually exclusive.