Lines

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What is an intersecting line?

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An intersecting line is a line that crosses another line at one point.

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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 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 parallel line?

Back

Parallel lines are lines that never meet and are always the same distance apart.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What is a perpendicular line?

Back

Perpendicular lines are lines that intersect at a right angle (90 degrees).

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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How many points are needed to define a line?

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Two points are needed to define a line.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.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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Can two lines be both parallel and intersecting?

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No, two lines cannot be both parallel and intersecting; they are mutually exclusive.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What do you call two lines that meet at a right angle?

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Two lines that meet at a right angle are called perpendicular lines.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What is the symbol for a line segment?

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The symbol for a line segment is usually represented by two endpoints with a line over them, like AB.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1