Points, lines, line segments, and rays

Front

What is a point?

Back

An exact location.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

What is a line?

Back

A straight path that extends infinitely in both directions.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

What is a line segment?

Back

A part of a line that has two endpoints.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Front

What is a ray?

Back

Part of a line with 1 endpoint and goes on forever.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

What does a ray look like?

Back

A ray starts at a point and extends infinitely in one direction.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

How many endpoints does a line have?

Back

A line has 0 endpoints.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Front

How many endpoints does a line segment have?

Back

A line segment has 2 endpoints.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Front

How many endpoints does a ray have?

Back

A ray has 1 endpoint.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

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 endpoints.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

What is an example of a ray in real life?

Back

The sun's rays are an example of rays.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1