Types of Lines

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What is a line segment?

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A line segment is a part of a line that has two endpoints.

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What is a line?

Back

A line is a straight path that extends infinitely in both directions.

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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 that never meet and are always the same distance apart.

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What are intersecting lines?

Back

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

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What are perpendicular lines?

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Perpendicular lines are lines that intersect to form right angles (90 degrees).

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What is an angle?

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An angle is formed when two rays meet at a common endpoint.

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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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Can two lines be parallel and intersecting at the same time?

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No, parallel lines never intersect.

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What does it mean for lines to be perpendicular?

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It means they intersect at a right angle (90 degrees).

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