Points, lines, line segments, and rays

Front

What is a point?

Back

An exact location in space.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

What is a line?

Back

A straight path that extends infinitely in both directions.

Tags

CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

What is a line segment?

Back

A part of a line that has two endpoints.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Front

What is a ray?

Back

A part of a line that has one endpoint and extends infinitely in one direction.

Tags

CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

What does a line segment look like?

Back

A straight path with two endpoints.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Front

What does a ray look like?

Back

A straight path that starts at a point and goes on forever in one direction.

Tags

CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

How many endpoints does a line have?

Back

A line has no endpoints.

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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.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Front

How many endpoints does a ray have?

Back

A ray has one endpoint.

Tags

CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

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

Back

A line extends infinitely, while a line segment has two endpoints.

Tags

CCSS.4.G.A.1