A line that has a starting point and an end point.
Line Segment
line
From the starting point, draw a horizontal line 17.3 inches long. From the end of that line, draw a vertical line 10 inches long. The line from the starting point to the end of the vertical line makes an angle of 30.03° with the horizontal line.
A line segment is unique because unlike a regular line that goes on forever in both directions, a line segment has a starting point and an end point.
A line that has a starting point and an end point.
The starting point in a race is called the starting line. The end point of a race is called the finish line.
A ray.
then it is not a line it is a ray. line go on and on without stopping in both directions.
Line Segment
line
That type of line would be called a ray.
There is no end point, a ray is never ending but has a point to represent the beginning
From the starting point, draw a horizontal line 17.3 inches long. From the end of that line, draw a vertical line 10 inches long. The line from the starting point to the end of the vertical line makes an angle of 30.03° with the horizontal line.
A ray. Rays have a starting point and no ending. They go on forever.
Either one of the endpoints will work. The other endpoint is the end.
A line segment is unique because unlike a regular line that goes on forever in both directions, a line segment has a starting point and an end point.