Lines, Rays, Line Segments

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What is a Line?

Back

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

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is a Ray?

Back

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

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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 symbol represents a Line?

Back

A line is represented by a double-headed arrow, like this: ↔.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What symbol represents a Ray?

Back

A ray is represented by a single-headed arrow, like this: →.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What symbol represents a Line Segment?

Back

A line segment is represented by a line over the letters, like this: ‾.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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How do you identify a Line Segment?

Back

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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

Back

A ray has one endpoint and extends infinitely in one direction, while a line segment has two endpoints and does not extend infinitely.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is an Angle?

Back

An angle is formed by two rays that share a common endpoint, called the vertex.

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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