Points, Lines, Segments, & Rays

Front

What is a line?

Back

A line is a straight figure that continues forever in both directions.

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 point and continues forever in one direction.

Front

How many endpoints does a line have?

Back

A line has no endpoints.

Front

How many endpoints does a line segment have?

Back

A line segment has two endpoints.

Front

How many endpoints does a ray have?

Back

A ray has one endpoint.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

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

Back

A ray has one endpoint and continues forever in one direction, while a line segment has two endpoints.

Front

If point A and point B are endpoints, what is the figure called?

Back

The figure is called a line segment AB.

Front

What do we call a figure that has no endpoints?

Back

A figure with no endpoints is called a line.