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Practice Exam

Question 42 • Geometry: Concepts and Connections

Which defines a line segment?

Answer
A
a piece of a line with two endpoints
B
all points equidistant from a given point
C
a piece of a line with one endpoint
D
two rays with a common endpoint

Explanation

A line segment is a part of a line that has two endpoints. A piece of a line with one endpoint is a ray, and two rays with a common endpoint describe an angle. Therefore, the correct choice is “a piece of a line with two endpoints.”

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