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Example1

Title: Line & Rays

Grade 6+ Lesson s1-l2

Explanation: The best way to understand geometry is by looking at some examples. Take turns and read each example for easy understanding.

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Topics → Definition Example1

Can you identify the lines and rays in the provided picture?

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Step: 1

The points AB intersect with the points BC in this image.

Explanation:

The AB and BC lines intersect at point B, creating an intersection point where the lines meet.
These two lines are called intersecting lines because they intersect at a common point.

Step: 2

The line segments start at point A and pass through point E to form rays.

Explanation:

The ray extends infinitely in one direction, E, starting from its endpoint A.

Step: 3

A ray is a line that starts at point E and extends infinitely in one direction through point D.

Explanation:

The ray extends infinitely on one side; D is the endpoint, and E is the direction in which it extends.

Step: 4

Rays are line segments that start at point D and pass through point C.

Explanation:

The ray extends infinitely on one side. C is the endpoint, and D is the direction in which it extends.