Basic Geometry Terms

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What is a line in geometry?

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A line is one-dimensional and extends without end in two directions.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is a vertex in geometry?

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A vertex is the point where two rays, segments, etc. come together.

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What is a line segment?

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A line segment is part of a line that consists of two points, called endpoints.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What is an obtuse angle?

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An obtuse angle is an angle with a measure between 90° and 180°.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What are supplementary angles?

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Supplementary angles are two angles whose measures have the sum of 180°.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What is a ray in geometry?

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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 right angle?

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A right angle is an angle that measures exactly 90°.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is an acute angle?

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An acute angle is an angle that measures less than 90°.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is a straight angle?

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A straight angle is an angle that measures exactly 180°.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is a transversal in geometry?

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A transversal is a line that intersects two or more lines at different points.