Points, Lines & Planes

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What is a point in geometry?

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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Define a line in geometry.

Back

A line is a straight one-dimensional figure 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 in geometry?

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 does it mean for points to be collinear?

Back

Collinear points are points that lie on the same straight line.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What does it mean for points to be coplanar?

Back

Coplanar points are points that lie on the same plane.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What is the difference between parallel and perpendicular lines?

Back

Parallel lines never intersect and are always the same distance apart, while perpendicular lines 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?

Back

Two points are needed to define a line.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What is the definition of a plane in geometry?

Back

A plane is a flat, two-dimensional surface that extends infinitely in all directions.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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If point A and point B are on line p, what can we say about them?

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Points A and B are collinear because they lie on the same line.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1