Lines, Rays, Points, Line Segments

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What is a line?

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A straight path of points that goes on and on in two directions.

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What is a ray?

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

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What is a line segment?

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A part of a line that has two endpoints.

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What are parallel lines?

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Lines that will never intersect, no matter how far they are extended.

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What are intersecting lines?

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Lines that cross each other at one or more points.

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What is a point in geometry?

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A specific location in space that has no size or dimension.

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How do you identify parallel lines in a diagram?

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Look for lines that are equidistant from each other and never meet.

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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 notation for a line segment?

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A line segment is denoted by its endpoints, for example, segment AB is written as AB.

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What is the significance of intersecting lines in geometry?

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They can create angles and are used in various geometric constructions.