How to Name a Ray | Geometry | Math with Mr. J

Which statement best describes a ray?

• A line segment with two endpoints.

• A line that extends infinitely in two directions.

• A part of a line with one endpoint and extending infinitely in one direction.

• A curved path between two points.

When naming a ray, which point must always be listed first?

• Any point on the ray.

• The endpoint.

• The point furthest from the endpoint.

• The point closest to the endpoint.

How would you correctly name the ray shown with endpoint H and another point G?

• Ray GH

• Ray HG

• Line HG

• Segment HG

Look at the diagram with points W, X, Y, and Z. Which of the following is a correctly named ray with endpoint X?

• Ray WX

• Ray YX

• Ray XZ

• Ray ZY