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Which best describes the dimensions of a line?
Which best describes the dimensions of a line?
The line that can be drawn through points D and E is contained in plane Y.
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.
Which statements are true regarding undefinable terms in geometry? Check all that apply.
One plane can be drawn so it contains all three points.
One plane can be drawn so it contains all three points.
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The definition of an angle uses the undefined term?
The definition of an angle uses the undefined term?
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Which undefined term can contain parallel lines?
Which undefined term can contain parallel lines?
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Which undefined term is used to define an angle?
Which undefined term is used to define an angle?
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Which are correct statements regarding proofs? Check all that apply.
Which are correct statements regarding proofs? Check all that apply.
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A two-column proof?
A two-column proof?
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A paragraph proof?
A paragraph proof?
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Which two undefined geometric terms always describe figures with no beginning or end?
Which two undefined geometric terms always describe figures with no beginning or end?
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Which defines a line segment?
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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