Questions and Answers
Which best describes the dimensions of a line?
The line that can be drawn through points D and E is contained in plane Y.
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Which statements are true regarding undefinable terms in geometry? Check all that apply.
One plane can be drawn so it contains all three points.
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The definition of an angle uses the undefined term?
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Which undefined term can contain parallel lines?
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Which undefined term is used to define an angle?
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Which are correct statements regarding proofs? Check all that apply.
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A two-column proof?
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A paragraph proof?
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Which two undefined geometric terms always describe figures with no beginning or end?
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Which defines a line segment?
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Study Notes
Dimensions of Geometry
- A line is one-dimensional, having only length, while a plane is two-dimensional, possessing length and width without depth.
Points and Planes
- Lines can be drawn between points, such as points D and E, and these lines exist within specific planes, like plane Y.
Undefinable Terms
- Key undefinable terms in geometry include:
- A line has one dimension (length).
- A plane consists of an infinite set of lines.
Geometric Figures
- All three points can be contained within a single plane, demonstrating how planes can encompass multiple points.
Definition of an Angle
- The definition of an angle utilizes the undefined term "point."
Undefined Terms for Lines
- The term "plane" is used to describe surfaces that can contain parallel lines.
Proofs in Geometry
- Paragraph proofs provide logical sequences of claims and justifications in sentence format.
- Two-column proofs consist of statements alongside reasons that support those statements.
- Flowchart proofs use boxes and arrows to present a logical sequence of statements visually.
Types of Proofs
- A two-column proof involves a structured table featuring logical statements and their corresponding reasons to arrive at conclusions.
- A paragraph proof conveys the steps to a conclusion through a series of explanatory sentences.
Infinite Figures
- Both lines and planes are undefined geometric terms that describe figures without a starting or ending point.
Definition of a Line Segment
- A line segment is defined as a portion of a line that has two distinct endpoints.
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