Lines, Line Segments and Rays

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What is a line?

Back

A line is straight and extends in both directions forever.

Front

What is a ray?

Back

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

Front

What is a line segment?

Back

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

Front

What do we call a point on a line?

Back

A point is a specific location on a line.

Front

How many endpoints does a ray have?

Back

A ray has one endpoint.

Front

How many endpoints does a line segment have?

Back

A line segment has two endpoints.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

Can a line be measured?

Back

No, a line cannot be measured because it has no endpoints.

Front

What is the symbol for a line?

Back

A line is often represented by a straight line with arrows on both ends.

Front

What is the symbol for a ray?

Back

A ray is represented by a straight line with one endpoint and an arrow on the other end.