Points, Lines, Line Segments, and 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 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 ray?

Back

A ray is a part of a line that starts at one point and extends infinitely in one direction.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

What does a line look like?

Back

A line is straight and goes on forever in both directions.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

How many endpoints does a line segment have?

Back

A line segment has two endpoints.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Front

Can a ray be drawn in both directions?

Back

No, a ray has one endpoint and extends infinitely in only one direction.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

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

Back

A line goes on forever in both directions, while a line segment has two endpoints.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

What is an angle?

Back

An angle is formed by two rays that share a common endpoint.

Front

What is the symbol for a line?

Back

A line is often represented by a straight line with arrows on both ends.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

What is the symbol for a ray?

Back

A ray is represented by a straight line with one endpoint and an arrow on the other end.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1