Types of Lines

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What is a line?

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

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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 has one endpoint and extends infinitely in one direction.

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What are parallel lines?

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Parallel lines are lines in a plane that never meet or intersect, no matter how far they are extended.

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What does it mean for lines to intersect?

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When two lines cross each other at a point, they are said to intersect.

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Can parallel lines intersect?

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No, parallel lines do not intersect.

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What is the difference between a point and a line?

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A point is a specific location with no size, while a line is a straight path that extends infinitely.

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How many endpoints does a ray have?

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A ray has one endpoint.

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How many endpoints does a line segment have?

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A line segment has two endpoints.

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What is the symbol for a line segment?

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The symbol for a line segment is usually represented by two endpoints with a line over them, like AB.