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End PointVideo Examples: How to Draw an Endpoint in Math : Math Tips & Calculations
Step 1: A line has no end points.
Definition Of End Point
An End Point is a point at which a line segment or a ray ends.
More About End Point
A line segment has two end points.
A ray has one end point.
Video Examples: How to Draw an Endpoint in Math : Math Tips & Calculations
Example of End Point
The endpoints of line segment DC are the points D and C, and the end point of the ray MN is the point M
Solved Example on End Point
Ques: How many end points does a line have?
Choices:
A. 1
B. 3
C. 0
D. 2
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Step 1: A line has no end points.
Quick Summary
- A line segment has two end points.
- A ray has one end point.
- A line has no end points.
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🍎 Teacher Insights
Use physical models like straws or pencils to represent line segments and rays, clearly marking the endpoints. Emphasize the difference between a line, which extends infinitely, and a line segment, which has definite endpoints.🎓 Prerequisites
- Point
- Line
- Line Segment
- Ray
Check Your Knowledge
Q1: How many endpoints does a line have?
Q2: A ray has how many endpoints?
Q3: A line segment has how many endpoints?
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many endpoints does a line have?
A: A line has no endpoints; it extends infinitely in both directions.
Q: How many endpoints does a line segment have?
A: A line segment has two endpoints, marking the beginning and end of the segment.
Q: How many endpoints does a ray have?
A: A ray has one endpoint, marking its origin; it extends infinitely in one direction.