Types of Lines

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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 is a ray?

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

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What is a line?

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A line is a straight path that extends infinitely in both directions.

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What are parallel lines?

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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 one point.

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What are perpendicular lines?

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Perpendicular lines are lines that intersect at a right angle (90 degrees).

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What is a point in geometry?

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

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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How do you identify a line segment in a diagram?

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A line segment is usually represented by a straight line with two endpoints marked.

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What does it mean for two lines to be parallel?

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It means they will never meet, no matter how far they are extended.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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

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

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