Lines, Points, Rays, Line Segments

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What is a point in geometry?

Back

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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What is a line in geometry?

Back

A line is a straight path that extends infinitely in both directions with no endpoints.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is a ray in geometry?

Back

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

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is a line segment?

Back

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

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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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 fixed endpoints.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is an example of a ray?

Back

A ray can be represented as the sun's rays, which start from the sun and extend outward.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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How can you identify a line segment in real life?

Back

A ruler is an example of a line segment, as it has two endpoints.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What does it mean for two lines to be perpendicular?

Back

Two lines are perpendicular if they intersect at a right angle (90 degrees).

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Front

What is a right angle?

Back

A right angle is an angle that measures exactly 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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Can a ray be part of a line segment?

Back

Yes, a ray can be part of a line segment if it starts at one endpoint and extends in one direction.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1