Mathematics · Glossary

What is Basic objects?

Also known as: segment · line

Definition 40.1 Primary & Middle School Mathematics · Chapter 40 — Lines, Circles and Angles

Through two distinct points AA and BB pass:

  • the segment [AB][AB]: the part of the line between AA and BB (it has a length, written ABAB);
  • the ray [AB)[AB): starts at AA, goes through BB and continues forever;
  • the line (AB)(AB): extends forever on both sides. Two points determine exactly one line.

Points on the same line are called aligned.

Same two points, three different objects. The brackets say what stops and what continues: [ stops, ( continues.
Same two points, three different objects. The brackets say what stops and what continues: [[ stops, (( continues.
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