Chapter 14-1 "Points, Lines and 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 and has no endpoints.

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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?

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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?

Back

Parallel lines are lines in a plane that never meet and are always the same distance apart.

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What are intersecting lines?

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

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What does one-dimensional mean?

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One-dimensional means having only length, with no width or height.

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Can a line segment be measured?

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

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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 and a specific length.

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What is an angle?

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An angle is formed by two rays that share a common endpoint.