Points, lines, line segments, and rays

Front

What is a point?

Back

An exact location in space.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

What is a line?

Back

A straight path that extends infinitely in both directions.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

What is a line segment?

Back

A part of a line that has two endpoints.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Front

What is a ray?

Back

Part of a line with 1 endpoint that goes on forever in one direction.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

How many endpoints does a line segment have?

Back

Two endpoints.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Front

How many endpoints does a ray have?

Back

One endpoint.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

Can a point be measured?

Back

No, a point has no size or dimension.

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

Front

What do we call a straight path that goes on forever in both directions?

Back

A line.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

What do we call a straight path that has a starting point but no end?

Back

A ray.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1