Types of Lines

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What is a line?

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

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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 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 is a point?

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

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What are parallel lines?

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Parallel lines are lines that run in the same direction and never intersect.

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What are intersecting lines?

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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 at a right angle (90 degrees).

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Can a line segment be longer than a ray?

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Yes, a line segment can be longer than a ray because a ray extends infinitely in one direction.

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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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What do we call two lines that never meet?

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We call them parallel lines.