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Defining Terms — Quiz

Question 1 • Geometry: Concepts and Connections

Which is the definition of a line segment?

Answer
A
the set of all points in a plane that are a given distance away from a given point
B
a figure formed by two rays that share a common endpoint
C
a part of a line that has one endpoint and extends indefinitely in one direction
D
a part of a line that has two endpoints

Explanation

A line segment is a part of a line bounded by two endpoints. Choice D, “a part of a line that has two endpoints,” gives this definition. Choice C describes a ray, which has one endpoint and extends indefinitely in one direction.

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