Let's analyze each of the drawings (a) through (f) and identify what geometric figure each one represents. We'll label them based on standard geometric definitions.
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Definitions to recall:
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Line: A straight path that extends infinitely in both directions. Represented with arrows at
both ends.
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Ray: A part of a line that has
one endpoint and extends infinitely in
one direction. Represented with an arrow at
one end.
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Line Segment: A part of a line with
two endpoints. No arrows; just two dots at the ends.
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Point: A location in space, represented by a dot.
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Now let’s go through each:
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a)
- Two points: A and B
- Arrows at
both ends → extends infinitely in both directions
✔ This is a
line
→ Label:
Line AB
> Note: Since it passes through A and B, we name it using those points.
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b)
- Points D and E
- Arrow at
one end (E), no arrow at D → starts at D and goes through E infinitely
✔ This is a
ray
→ Label:
Ray DE
> The ray starts at D and goes through E.
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c)
- Points X and Y
- No arrows at either end → both ends are endpoints
✔ This is a
line segment
→ Label:
Segment XY or
Line segment XY
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d)
- Points W and Z
- Arrow at
one end (Z), no arrow at W → starts at W and goes through Z infinitely
✔ This is a
ray
→ Label:
Ray WZ
> Starts at W and extends through Z.
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e)
- Points C and F
- Arrows at
both ends → extends infinitely in both directions
✔ This is a
line
→ Label:
Line CF
> Even though there are two points on it, the arrows indicate infinite extension in both directions.
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f)
- Points G and H
- No arrows at either end → both ends are endpoints
✔ This is a
line segment
→ Label:
Segment GH
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✔ Final Answers:
a)
Line AB
b)
Ray DE
c)
Segment XY
d)
Ray WZ
e)
Line CF
f)
Segment GH
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of lines segments and rays worksheet.
