Points, Lines, Segments, & Rays

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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

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What is a line?

Back

A line is a straight path that extends infinitely in both directions with no endpoints.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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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

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What is a ray?

Back

A ray is a part of a line that has one endpoint and extends infinitely in one direction.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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How many endpoints does a line segment have?

Back

A line segment has two endpoints.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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How many endpoints does a ray have?

Back

A ray has one endpoint.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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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

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

Back

A ray has one endpoint and extends infinitely in one direction, while a line segment has two endpoints.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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Can a line segment be measured?

Back

Yes, a line segment can be measured because it has a definite length.

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CCSS.2.MD.A.3

Front

Can a line be measured?

Back

No, a line cannot be measured because it has no endpoints and extends infinitely.