Points, Rays, Lines, Segments

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What is a Point?

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?

Back

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

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is a Line Segment?

Back

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

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What is a Ray?

Back

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

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What does it mean for lines to be parallel?

Back

Parallel lines are lines that never intersect and are always the same distance apart.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What does it mean for lines to intersect?

Back

Intersecting lines are lines that cross each other at one point.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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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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How do you identify a Ray in a diagram?

Back

A ray starts at a point and has an arrow indicating it goes on forever in one direction.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is the difference between a Line and a Line Segment?

Back

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

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is the symbol for a Point?

Back

A point is usually represented by a dot and labeled with a capital letter, like Point P.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1