Lines, Line Segments, Parallel, Perpendicular Lines

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What are parallel lines?

Back

Lines that never meet or cross each other, no matter how far they are extended.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What is a line segment?

Back

A part of a line that has two endpoints.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What do we call the point where two lines meet?

Back

Vertex.

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What are perpendicular lines?

Back

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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What is a vertical line?

Back

A line that goes up and down.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What is a horizontal line?

Back

A line that goes side to side.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What are intersecting lines?

Back

Lines that cross each other at any angle.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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How can you identify parallel lines?

Back

They are always the same distance apart and never touch.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What is a point in geometry?

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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 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