Points, lines, line segments, and rays

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What is a line?

Back

A line is straight and extends in both directions forever.

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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

Front

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

Front

What is a point?

Back

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

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

What is the difference between a line and a line segment?

Back

A line extends infinitely in both directions, while a line segment has two endpoints.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

How do you name a ray?

Back

A ray is named using its starting point and another point on the ray, for example, Ray AB.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Front

What does the symbol '→' represent?

Back

The symbol '→' represents a ray.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

What does the symbol '—' represent?

Back

The symbol '—' represents a line segment.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Front

Can a point be named with a letter?

Back

Yes, a point can be named with a capital letter, such as Point A.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Front

What is an example of a line in real life?

Back

An example of a line is the edge of a ruler.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1