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What defines a straight line in geometry?
What defines a straight line in geometry?
How is a line segment represented in notation?
How is a line segment represented in notation?
What indicates that a line extends infinitely in both directions?
What indicates that a line extends infinitely in both directions?
Which statement correctly describes a ray?
Which statement correctly describes a ray?
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What are the endpoints of a line segment?
What are the endpoints of a line segment?
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Study Notes
Straight Line Basics
- A straight line is defined by two points and extends infinitely in both directions.
- Arrowheads at the ends of a line indicate its infinite nature.
- A line can be named using a small letter (e.g., line D) or by two points on the line (e.g., line AB, line BA).
- A line is denoted using the symbol $\overleftrightarrow{AB}$ or $\overleftrightarrow{BA}$.
Parts of a Line
- Line Segment: A portion of a straight line with a defined start and end point.
- Endpoints: The two points that define the boundaries of a line segment.
- Ray: Part of a straight line with a single endpoint that extends infinitely in one direction.
- A ray is denoted by $\overrightarrow{AB}$, indicating an arrow starting at point A and extending towards point B.
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Description
This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of straight lines, including their definition, parts, and notations. Learn about line segments and rays, as well as how to identify and name them accurately. This foundational knowledge is essential for understanding geometry.