Points, Lines, Segments, & Rays

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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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What is a line?

Back

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

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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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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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How do you name a line?

Back

A line is named using any two points on the line, with a line symbol above them.

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How do you name a line segment?

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A line segment is named using its two endpoints, with a segment symbol above them.

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How do you name a ray?

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A ray is named using its starting point and another point on the ray, with a ray symbol above them.

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

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A ray starts at a point and extends infinitely in one direction, while a line segment has two endpoints.

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Can a line segment be measured?

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Yes, a line segment has a definite length and can be measured.